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Stantec

Design Lead - Pipelines - Water

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Stantec
Global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture and environmental consulting for infrastructure and communities.
Lead technical design and coordination of large‑diameter water pipelines.
1d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
32,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planning
Engineering
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Surveying
Environmental Sciences
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
technical design
quality assurance
team leadership
client collaboration
design coordination
  • 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.
  • Quality & Compliance: Monitor and ensure the quality, compliance, and efficiency of all project deliverables, adhering to industry best practice and regulatory requirements.
  • Team Leadership: Form, lead, and mentor multidisciplinary project design teams, ensuring cohesive and high-quality technical outcomes.
  • 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.
What you bring
civil engineering
pipeline design
design lead
design build
chartered engineer
service reservoirs
  • Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering or another relevant engineering discipline.
  • Demonstrable, extensive experience in the detailed design and delivery of Trunk Mains and Large Diameter Pipelines or water/wastewater networks.
  • Experience in a Design Lead or Principal Engineer capacity within the UK water sector.
  • Experience working on Design & Build (D&B) projects would be advantageous.
  • Ideally, an Incorporated or Chartered Engineer (e.g., ICE, CIWEM).
  • Experience with other key water infrastructure assets like Service Reservoirs or clean/wastewater treatment.
Benefits
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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).
Training + Development
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
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