Design Lead (Water/Wastewater Engineering)

Do you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make a real difference? We're looking for talented Design Managers (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Process Engineering) to join our growing team in Leeds.

This is your chance to:

• Lead and develop project teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.


• Work on exciting water projects that push boundaries and make a significant impact.


• Partner with top water clients across the UK, shaping the future of the industry.

Our Design Managers work across the project lifecycle in asset planning/strategy, concept design, outline design, and detailed design. We work in a variety of project areas within the water sector, including clean water treatment and networks, wastewater treatment, wastewater networks, flooding, and urban drainage.

As Design Manager, you will play a fundamental role within projects to identify innovative and sustainable solutions, work collaboratively with the client, plan technical delivery, and lead the multidisciplinary team throughout the project. You will work alongside the Project Manager to deliver best value and client service excellence.

About You

We are looking for someone who has a passion for solving engineering problems, the ability to lead & inspire, and the confidence to drive through challenging solutions.

To be considered for this role, you will be a degree qualified (or equivalent) engineer and you will ideally be chartered, or a member of a relevant engineering institution e.g. ICE. Support can be given to achieve this if required. You will also have experience of working in a technical leadership role, ideally within the water industry.

We have opportunities for differing levels of seniority, so if you are looking to develop your leadership career, we'll support you on your journey.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 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.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.