Job Description

Ready to take your career to the next level with a global leader?


Stantec, ranked the #1 engineering consultancy in the NCE listings, is looking for a

Senior Technical Specialist/Technical Director

. This role can be based in any of our Northern offices.


We are searching for a leader to enhance our water network modelling and infrastructure solutions for our clients in the region. You'll play a key role in delivering exciting, long-term projects and strategic resource schemes.

About the Role

This is an opportunity to provide strategic direction and innovative solutions to complex water infrastructure challenges. As a senior leader, you'll be at the forefront of our business, driving the strategic direction of our water network modelling and developing new capital investment solutions.


You'll use your global network to bring new opportunities to the business, provide technical insight for strategic bids, and mentor staff to foster professional growth. Your expertise and leadership will be vital to our success.

About You

We are seeking a candidate who is a recognised thought leader with a proven ability to influence technical direction. The ideal person will have:


A strong commercial aptitude and understanding of business risk and contract models. The credibility to lead the technical governance of large, complex projects and programs. A track record of compelling presentations and publications, with active involvement in key professional institutions. The ability to leverage a global network to stay ahead of industry trends.
A degree in civil or environmental engineering is essential. Chartership or advanced progression with professional bodies such as CIWEM, ICE, or the Institute of Water is strongly preferred.


Please get in touch even if you don't fulfil all requirements; we value diverse backgrounds and skillsets and support professional development.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 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.


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.

ReqID:

7791