Assistant or Civil Engineer - Rivers & Coastal

We are looking for an Assistant or Civil Engineer to join our Rivers and Coastal Management team in Cambridge, Reading, Exeter or Taunton, supporting a portfolio of interesting projects across an increasingly busy and critical sector.

This position offers the opportunity to be involved in the design and management of a diverse range of river and coastal projects including lowland drainage, flood risk management schemes, river engineering, and supporting strategic developments for a variety of public and private sector clients. You’ll be involved in some of the some of the largest and most important flood risk management projects in the region, protecting people, properties and infrastructure from flooding, and improving habitats for nature.

We’re looking for someone to support in the design, coordination and delivery of projects, with excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, contractors, and regulatory authorities. You’ll be working across all project stages from concept to completion, including construction stage support, using your experience to make sound engineering decisions.

The position:

As a key member of our Rivers and Coastal Management team, your role will involve the following:

• Preparing designs, specifications and reports for flood risk management schemes, river and coastal engineering.
• Preparing and communicating design information for all stages of the project development cycle from concept to construction.
• NEC Contract management (experience desirable, but not essential).
• Support team members and ensuring high quality design information through QA checks.
• Liaison with the Environment Agency, Marine Management Organisation and other stakeholders to obtain necessary consents.
• Liaison with clients, contractors and multi-disciplinary Stantec teams through all stages of projects.
• Supporting projects through the construction stage, including technical queries and inspections to monitor quality.
• Supporting the growth of the team, mentoring and developing our early career people.

About You:

• Civil Engineering degree.
• Working towards Chartered professional status.
• Previous responsible experience in relevant design roles.
• Experience of working with other disciplines with regards to the design and specification of works.
• Experience of working with Contractors with regards to supervision of and monitoring of construction works.
  
• Ability to work independently, producing high quality technical work.
• Experience of AutoCAD an advantage.

Why Join us?

Our core values unite us as a firm. Our commitment to the health and safety of our people and to being ethical underpins our values and strengthens everything we do.

• We put people first: People are at the heart of everything we do; they give our work purpose. That’s why we listen to and design for the distinct needs of our clients—and those who live and work in the communities we serve. It’s why we prioritize the safety of everyone our work touches. And it’s why we define fulfilling careers for our own people, helping them set and then surpass their individual goals.

• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025.

• 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.

• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment 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.

• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working. Please note, we ask our full-time employees to come into the office 3 days per week.

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