Principal Civil Engineer

Are you a Principal Civil Engineer with experience in the buildings sector? Do you have a passion for delivering projects for a variety of clients?

We are seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join us within our Buildings team in Birmingham. We are looking for someone with expertise in civil engineering design to deliver multi-disciplinary projects for the entire lifecycle – from feasibility, concept and planning submission through to construction details and site inspections.

Our projects are varied and frequently require collaboration with multiple discipline experts across the business.

The successful candidate will take the lead of the development of civil engineering planning and design solutions, prepare plans and drawings at all stages of the development cycle and the design of earthworks, internal site roads, pavements and drainage design.

You will work with clients and contractors to influence infrastructure and development schemes and will be responsible for delivering projects with the opportunity to lead, development and support more junior team members.

As a key member of our civil engineering team, your role will involve the following:

• Leading on the development of civil engineering planning and design solutions
• Preparing plans and drawings at all stages of the development cycle (concept through to construction)
• Design of Earthworks, internal site roads, Pavement and Drainage and the preparation of the associated specifications
• Ensuring high quality delivery in design through QA checks
• Liaise with Local Authorities and other stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals
• Delivery of highway schemes, S38/S278 both preliminary and detailed and S104 applications
• Preparation of fee proposals, determination of project scope, budget and programme.
• Delegating and supervising work of more junior team members and acting as a coach
• Liaise with clients, third party bodies and multi-disciplinary teams and disciplines on all relevant aspects of projects

Key Requirements:

You will be an experienced Civil Engineer, degree qualified, and Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or progressing toward chartership) with the ICE.

You will have proven experience of delivering commercially successful projects with strong client engagement skills and the ability to influence. You will preferably have experience in coaching and managing junior engineers as well as the ability to collaborate with the wider project delivery team.

You will also have experience in:

• The production of Drainage Strategies for Planning
• Sustainable drainage solutions for building developments
• Earthworks modelling (or have an interest in learning)
• Pavement design (or have an interest in learning)
• Infodrainage and AutoCAD/Civils 3d (or equivalent)

Why Stantec?

We offer a collaborative, people-first culture that supports your professional growth, wellbeing, and career aspirations. You'll work alongside some of the industry's most talented professionals on projects that make a difference. Plus, we offer flexible working, a competitive benefits package, and plenty of opportunities to advance.

Join us in shaping communities that thrive. Apply today and let's build a better future together.

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.