Senior Structural Engineer

We are seeking experienced and ambitious Senior Structural Engineers to join our Civil & Structural team to be based in Leeds or Newcastle. These roles offers the opportunity to lead and deliver exciting projects, supported by a talented team within a collaborative and people-focused culture.

Whether you are an experienced engineer looking to step into a Senior role or a seasoned Senior seeking a fresh challenge, this position provides a clear pathway for career progression, exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on our growing business.

You will join a multidisciplinary environment, with the opportunity to work alongside other successful divisions such as MEP, Nuclear and Smart Energy and Sustainability. Projects typically range from £10M-£50M in value across a diverse range of sectors including Education, Residential, Heritage, Healthcare, Commercial, Logistics and Distribution, and Defence.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Delivery:

• Lead the design and delivery of structural engineering projects, from concept and scheme design to detailed design, tender, and construction packages.
• Oversee the preparation of calculation packages for submission to Building Control and ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Provide technical oversight and review contributions from project engineers and technicians.
• Promote innovation in design while maintaining high-quality standards and adhering to Stantec's quality assurance processes.

Team Management:

• Manage and develop graduate engineers, engineers, and technicians within your team.
• Take ownership of resource planning, ensuring the efficient allocation of team capacity across projects.
• Contribute to divisional initiatives such as task groups and design innovation.

Client and Business Development:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, and contractors.
• Support the preparation of fee proposals, bids, and ITTs.
• Participate in client networking and represent the team at industry events, with a focus on cultivating new opportunities.

About You

• MEng or BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or actively working towards it) with either the IStructE/ICEhartered
• Proven experience in building structures design across various sectors.
• Proficiency in analysis, modelling, and hand calculations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams on projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage clients and inspire team members

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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 we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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