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Design Manager - Waste and Generation (Energy)

Stantec
Newcastle Upon Tyne, GBR
Hybrid

About this role

Stantec

As a Design Manager, you will work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams across the UK & Ireland, leading and coordinating the design process from early concept and Pre-FEED through FEED and detailed design.

You will manage multidisciplinary design activities across a varied portfolio of Waste & Generation projects, including Energy from Waste, hydrogen, anaerobic digestion and power generation, spanning new-build, refurbishment, upgrade and retrofit programmes.

Working collaboratively with clients and technical specialists, you will translate complex project requirements into practical, innovative and sustainable design solutions, ensuring designs meet relevant technical standards, regulations and project requirements.

You will also provide technical leadership across project teams, supporting and mentoring colleagues, sharing knowledge and encouraging effective collaboration across disciplines.

Your Impact

This is an opportunity to have an impact beyond individual project delivery. You will help strengthen and grow our Waste & Generation capability, sharing your expertise across our Energy teams and helping develop the next generation of technical talent.

For our clients, you will help solve complex design and engineering challenges, bringing together the right expertise to develop solutions that improve efficiency, sustainability, performance and long-term value.

More widely, your work will contribute to the transformation of the UK's energy and waste infrastructure. Through projects spanning Energy from Waste, hydrogen, digestion and power generation, you will help clients transition towards cleaner, more resilient infrastructure and support the progress towards a lower-carbon future.

About You

You will ideally hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and bring strong experience within Waste & Generation, energy, water or another heavy process industry.

You will have proven experience managing the design of complex projects from concept through to delivery, together with a strong understanding of relevant engineering codes, standards and regulations.

You will be proactive and collaborative, comfortable working across disciplines and engaging with clients and stakeholders. You will also have the ability to coach and mentor others and contribute positively to the wider engineering community.

Most importantly, you will bring a genuine interest in developing sustainable solutions and delivering projects that create a positive and lasting impact.

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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 careers.

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