The Opportunity

What does it take to shape the future of an engineering discipline while helping deliver the next generation of water infrastructure? At Stantec, we're looking for an accomplished electrical engineering leader to play a pivotal role in the continued growth of our Water business across the Midlands.

We're seeking a Senior Principal Electrical Engineer to join our teams in Birmingham, Derby or Redditch. This is an Associate Director-level opportunity for someone who can combine technical excellence with strategic leadership, commercial awareness and a strong understanding of the UK water sector.

With major investment underway through AMP8 and an established portfolio of water industry frameworks, you'll have the opportunity to influence the delivery of nationally significant programmes. Our regional project experience includes Minworth Sewage Treatment Works in Birmingham and Finham Sewage Treatment Works in Coventry, alongside a wider portfolio of complex water and wastewater infrastructure schemes.

This is an opportunity to shape our electrical engineering capability, strengthen client relationships and help position Stantec for its next phase of growth.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Senior Principal Electrical Engineer, you'll take a leading role in the strategic direction and technical delivery of electrical engineering across our Midlands Water business. Operating at Associate Director level, you'll provide senior technical authority, influence engineering standards and oversee the successful delivery of complex multidisciplinary programmes.

You'll work closely with regional and national leadership, clients and project teams to develop our engineering capability, drive technical excellence and maximise opportunities across our water sector frameworks.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing strategic leadership and direction for Electrical Engineering across the Midlands, contributing to regional business planning and growth.
Acting as a senior technical authority, providing engineering assurance, governance and oversight across major water and wastewater programmes.
Leading and developing senior engineering teams, building capability, identifying future leaders and supporting succession planning.
Strengthening relationships with key clients and industry partners, identifying opportunities to expand Stantec's involvement across existing frameworks.
Influencing technical strategy, engineering standards and best practice across the wider Water business.
Supporting major bids, framework pursuits and business development activities, working alongside regional and national leadership.
Driving innovation, continuous improvement and collaboration across our multidisciplinary MEICA teams.
Taking a proactive role in resource planning, commercial performance and the successful delivery of our growing project portfolio.

YOUR IMPACT

Your leadership will help shape the future of Stantec's Electrical Engineering capability, ensuring our Midlands teams are equipped to deliver increasingly complex water and wastewater infrastructure programmes.

You'll play a significant role in strengthening our technical reputation, developing high-performing engineering teams and building the client relationships that underpin long-term business success. Through your influence, you'll help secure new opportunities, maximise the value of our existing frameworks and ensure we continue to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions for the water industry.

This is an opportunity to make an impact beyond individual projects, influencing the direction of a growing engineering business and helping develop the next generation of technical leaders.

ABOUT YOU

Essential

Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a relevant professional institution.
Extensive experience delivering electrical or EICA engineering within the UK water or wastewater
Proven experience providing strategic technical leadership across complex multidisciplinary engineering projects and programmes.
Strong understanding of electrical engineering standards, technical governance, design processes and engineering assurance.
Demonstrable experience leading, mentoring and developing senior engineering teams.
Commercial awareness, with experience supporting business growth, client relationships, framework delivery and strategic bids.

Desirable

Experience operating at Associate Director or equivalent senior leadership level within an engineering consultancy.
Established relationships across the UK water industry and experience working within major water company frameworks.
Experience influencing regional or national engineering strategy and developing discipline capabilities.
Experience driving innovation, digital engineering and continuous improvement across engineering teams.

WHY JOIN US

We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
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. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
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 with ICE.
We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group 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.
Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

If you're an experienced electrical engineering leader looking for an opportunity to influence business strategy, develop talented teams and help shape the future of the UK water sector, we'd love to hear from you.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 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 [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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