Career Opportunities in the Water Sector - North West | Expression of Interest

We are embarking on a transformative era for Stantec's Water business across the North West of England as we scale up to deliver the region's most ambitious regulated water programme to date. Following our significant, long-term framework appointments with United Utilities for the landmark AMP8 investment cycle, Stantec is positioned at the absolute forefront of the largest environmental and infrastructure program in the region's history. This enduring partnership places Stantec at the heart of modernising the North West's water and wastewater networks-from tackling storm overflow challenges and improving river water quality to building climate resilience across the region. To support these major framework wins and our rapidly expanding project pipeline, our vibrant hubs in Warrington and Manchester are entering an ambitious phase of hyper-growth. We are inviting Expressions of Interest from passionate water and environmental professionals who want to lead the delivery of low-carbon, nature-based solutions and help protect the North West's unique urban and natural environments. As a trusted tier-one partner, Stantec is tackling the region's most pressing challenges: climate change adaptation, river health restoration, and sustainable urban drainage. In our North West offices, you'll find a high-performing culture that seamlessly blends world-class global expertise with a deeply rooted "community-first" mindset. Our teams support the full asset lifecycle-from strategic catchment management and digital twinning to detailed design and asset delivery-offering technically rewarding careers with a tangible legacy across the region. We are keen to hear from professionals at all levels across the following disciplines:

• Civil Engineering (Clean & Wastewater Infrastructure/Treatment)
• Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
• Process Engineering (Water & Wastewater Treatment)
• Design Management & Project Management
• Urban Drainage, Hydraulic Modelling & Flood Risk
• Ecology, Environmental Planning & Environmental Services
• Digital Engineering (BIM, GIS & Data Analytics)
• Asset Management & Strategic Advisory
Don't see your perfect role? If there isn't a live vacancy matching your exact experience today, we still want to hear from you! We are building a dedicated talent community to keep in touch as new opportunities emerge throughout this historic investment period. Why Join Us in the North West? Our North West offices are vibrant, collaborative hubs of innovation, perfectly positioned to serve the region. Whether you are based at our cutting-edge tech and engineering hub in Warrington (Birchwood Park) or our dynamic, central Manchester city centre office, you will be part of an environment that thrives on cross-discipline expertise. By joining our North West team, you'll benefit from:
• Unrivalled Project Pipeline: Secure your long-term career growth with our secured AMP8 frameworks, offering visibility and stability well into the next decade.
• A Supportive, Flexible Culture: We pride ourselves on a truly inclusive environment that prioritises your well-being, supports agile/hybrid working, and invests heavily in your professional development and chartership.
• Industry-Leading Environmental Impact: Be at the forefront of tackling high-profile challenges, delivering innovative storm overflow reductions, river restoration schemes, and carbon-neutral designs.
• Global Backing, Local Impact: Access the technical resource and career paths of a global consultancy while delivering schemes that directly benefit the North West communities where you live and work.
Ready to help us redefine what's possible for the North West's water environment? Submit your expression of interest today and make a difference with Stantec. About Stantec The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today's challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.