Mechanical Engineer - Water Sector

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

• Category: Mechanical Engineering

Description

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The water sector is at a turning point. Ageing infrastructure, rising environmental expectations and the push toward net zero are driving one of the most significant periods of investment and innovation the industry has seen. The engineers helping to shape that transition, designing the pumping stations, treatment plants and conveyance systems that communities depend on, are doing some of the most consequential work in the built environment right now.

At Stantec, we're looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join our water team, with this role open across our Newcastle, Glasgow and Edinburgh offices. It's an exciting moment to come on board - our mechanical engineering teams across these locations are growing, tackling a broad scope of water and wastewater challenges both locally and nationally, and there's real opportunity to develop your career alongside the work.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You'll be involved across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and optioneering through to detailed design and construction support, including site surveys and investigations. In practice, that means leading mechanical design on infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects: water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, conveyance systems and more - while working closely with project managers, technical leaders, clients, contractors, supply chain partners and other stakeholders to deliver strong outcomes.

You'll be part of a close-knit, collaborative team supported by experienced technical leaders, and you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the mentorship and development of more junior engineers as your own career progresses. For the right person, there is also scoped to take online management responsibilities in time.

YOUR IMPACT

The mechanical systems you design will sit at the core of infrastructure that treats and moves water for communities across the UK. A well-engineered pumping station, a carefully designed treatment process, a conveyance system that performs reliably under pressure - these aren't abstract achievements. They're the foundations of clean water supply and effective wastewater management, and the decisions made at the design stage echo through decades of operation. Your work here will matter in the most practical sense.

ABOUT YOU

You hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline, and you have hands-on experience of detailed design within the water industry. Experience working for or alongside delivery contractors would be a real advantage, giving you an understanding of how design decisions translate on site.

You're ideally working toward Chartered status or already hold it, and you bring a collaborative, considered approach to your work. You're ready to take on greater technical responsibility and contribute meaningfully to a team that takes both the quality of its engineering and the development of its people seriously.

WHY JOIN US

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.

• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognized by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.

• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.

• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)

• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!

• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.

• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

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, color, 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.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made, then please contact careers.UK@stantec.comand we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Company

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Stantec

Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.  

We are a global leader in sustainable architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting. ​

Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more. ​

Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. ​

We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.​

Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.