Mechanical engineer - transition to water

Role Overview

If you understand pumps, process systems, fluid handling, or complex mechanical infrastructure, your next career move could have a bigger impact than you think. At Stantec, we’re expanding our UK Water teams and looking for Mechanical Engineers who want to apply their skills to some of the country’s most important infrastructure challenges.

Responsibilities

You'll help design and improve:

• Critical pumping stations and transfer systems
• Resilient water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Sustainable infrastructure that supports growing communities
• Solutions that improve environmental outcomes and water security

Water industry experience isn’t essential. Engineers are expected to be able to take projects from concept through to detailed design and delivery.

Benefits

• A secure, long‑term pipeline of work across multiple AMP investment cycles
• Record levels of investment across the UK water sector
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• A strong commitment to work‑life balance
• Clear opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The chance to work on projects with tangible social and environmental impact

Qualifications

You will be degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering and ideally Chartered, or working towards professional accreditation.

Most importantly, you bring experience in areas such as:

• Pumps and pumping systems
• Pressure systems
• Fluid handling and process infrastructure
• Mechanical design for complex industrial environments

Your experience may come from water, but it could just as easily come from sectors such as:

• Food and beverage
• Pharmaceuticals
• Utilities
• Oil and gas
• Building services
• Manufacturing or process industries

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.