Design Lead - Pipelines - Water at Stantec in London, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

technical design

design coordination

team leadership

quality compliance

client collaboration

pipeline design

Client Collaboration: Work closely with our top-tier water clients and contractor partners to identify and champion innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective design solutions.
Design Coordination: Coordinate all upfront design and project delivery activities, working alongside the Project Manager to achieve best value and client service excellence.
Team Leadership: Form, lead, and mentor multidisciplinary project design teams, ensuring cohesive and high-quality technical outcomes.
Quality & Compliance: Monitor and ensure the quality, compliance, and efficiency of all project deliverables, adhering to industry best practice and regulatory requirements.
Lead Technical Design: Act as the technical lead for pipeline projects from concept through to detailed design and delivery. This includes trunk mains, network upgrades, and associated infrastructure.

Requirements

chartered engineer

design lead

civil engineering

design build

trunk mains

service reservoirs

Ideally, an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer (e.g., ICE, CIWEM).
Experience in a Design Lead or Principal Engineer capacity within the UK water sector.
Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
Experience working on Design & Build (D&B) projects would be advantageous.
Demonstrable, extensive experience in the detailed design and delivery of Trunk Mains and Large Diameter Pipelines or water/wastewater networks.
Experience with other key water infrastructure assets like Service Reservoirs or clean/wastewater treatment.

Benefits

Hybrid Working: Enjoy a supportive work-life balance with flexible working arrangements and the option to work from one of our many well-located Southern offices (London, Reading, High Wycombe, Southampton).
Career Growth: We are committed to your personal development with industry-leading training, paid professional subscriptions, and opportunities to stretch your expertise across our global network.
Great Projects: Work on some of the largest, most iconic water projects in the industry, making a real difference to communities in the South UK.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1954

Year Established

The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.

MWH Global in 2016

Acquisition Year

Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.

450+ Offices

Global Presence

Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.

6 Continents

Geographic Reach

Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.

Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

Culture + Values

We Put People First
We Do What is Right
We Are Better Together
We Are Driven to Achieve

Environment + Sustainability

2025

Carbon Neutrality Target

The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.

32,000

Employees in Sustainable Projects

Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.

Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)

Inclusion & Diversity

43% women

Female Representation in Leadership

43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.

18% pay gap

Global Gender Pay Gap

The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.

3% compa-ratio

Gender Pay Gap Improvement

North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.

7% score improvement

Gender-Equality Index

Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.

Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score

Articles

Contact Our Media Team

Stantec Careers

Reddit – ‘Anyone work at Stantec environmental field tech how is it !’

Reddit – ‘Stantec and everyone else is desperate for people with any experience’

Stantec Projects & Portfolio (site search)

Role

Description

technical design

design coordination

team leadership

quality compliance

client collaboration

pipeline design

Client Collaboration: Work closely with our top-tier water clients and contractor partners to identify and champion innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective design solutions.
Design Coordination: Coordinate all upfront design and project delivery activities, working alongside the Project Manager to achieve best value and client service excellence.
Team Leadership: Form, lead, and mentor multidisciplinary project design teams, ensuring cohesive and high-quality technical outcomes.
Quality & Compliance: Monitor and ensure the quality, compliance, and efficiency of all project deliverables, adhering to industry best practice and regulatory requirements.
Lead Technical Design: Act as the technical lead for pipeline projects from concept through to detailed design and delivery. This includes trunk mains, network upgrades, and associated infrastructure.

Requirements

chartered engineer

design lead

civil engineering

design build

trunk mains

service reservoirs

Ideally, an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer (e.g., ICE, CIWEM).
Experience in a Design Lead or Principal Engineer capacity within the UK water sector.
Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
Experience working on Design & Build (D&B) projects would be advantageous.
Demonstrable, extensive experience in the detailed design and delivery of Trunk Mains and Large Diameter Pipelines or water/wastewater networks.
Experience with other key water infrastructure assets like Service Reservoirs or clean/wastewater treatment.

Benefits

Hybrid Working: Enjoy a supportive work-life balance with flexible working arrangements and the option to work from one of our many well-located Southern offices (London, Reading, High Wycombe, Southampton).
Career Growth: We are committed to your personal development with industry-leading training, paid professional subscriptions, and opportunities to stretch your expertise across our global network.
Great Projects: Work on some of the largest, most iconic water projects in the industry, making a real difference to communities in the South UK.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1954

Year Established

The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.

MWH Global in 2016

Acquisition Year

Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.

450+ Offices

Global Presence

Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.

6 Continents

Geographic Reach

Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.

Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

Culture + Values

We Put People First
We Do What is Right
We Are Better Together
We Are Driven to Achieve

Environment + Sustainability

2025

Carbon Neutrality Target

The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.

32,000

Employees in Sustainable Projects

Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.

Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)

Inclusion & Diversity

43% women

Female Representation in Leadership

43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.

18% pay gap

Global Gender Pay Gap

The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.

3% compa-ratio

Gender Pay Gap Improvement

North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.

7% score improvement

Gender-Equality Index

Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.

Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score

Articles

Contact Our Media Team

Stantec Careers

Reddit – ‘Anyone work at Stantec environmental field tech how is it !’

Reddit – ‘Stantec and everyone else is desperate for people with any experience’

Stantec Projects & Portfolio (site search)