Civil Engineer - Infrastructure

Stantec; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Civil Engineer in Newcastle, where your expertise in civil engineering design will help shape sustainable infrastructure projects. Collaborate with a diverse team to deliver innovative solutions, from concept to construction, while mentoring junior engineers. This role offers the chance to influence impactful projects and work in a supportive environment that values community engagement and professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference through your engineering skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Career Progression Opportunities

Flexible Benefits

Community Involvement Initiatives

Supportive Colleagues

Qualifications

• Experienced Civil Engineer, degree-qualified, ideally working towards accreditation.
• Proven experience in delivering successful projects with strong client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Delivering civil engineering planning and design solutions across project stages.
• Managing project delivery and developing junior team members.

Skills

Civil Engineering Design

Client Engagement

Project Management

Coaching Junior Engineers

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Infodrainage

Job description

Are you a Civil Engineer with experience in the infrastructure sector? Do you have a passion for delivering sustainable projects that have a lasting impact on our communities?

Then come and join us at Stantec!

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join us in Newcastle. We are looking for someone with expertise in civil engineering design to deliver multi-disciplinary projects throughout their lifecycle – from feasibility, concept, and planning submission to construction details and site inspections.

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

You will play a key role in delivering civil engineering planning and design solutions, preparing plans and drawings at all stages of the development cycle, and designing earthworks, internal site roads, pavements, and drainage.

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

As a key member of our Infrastructure team, your responsibilities will include:

1. Delivering a variety of civil engineering planning and design solutions
2. Preparing plans and drawings from concept through to construction
3. Designing earthworks, internal site roads, pavements, drainage, and preparing related specifications
4. Collaborating with clients and contractors to shape infrastructure and development schemes
5. Managing project delivery, including leading and developing team members
6. Ensuring high-quality design delivery through QA checks
7. Liaising with Local Authorities and stakeholders for approvals
8. Delegating and supervising work of junior team members and coaching
9. Communicating with clients, third parties, and multidisciplinary teams on project aspects

Key Requirements:

You should be an experienced Civil Engineer, preferably degree-qualified, ideally working towards professional accreditation.

You must have proven experience in delivering successful projects with strong client engagement and influencing skills. Experience in coaching and managing junior engineers, as well as collaborating within project teams, is highly desirable.

Additional advantageous experience includes:

• Producing Drainage Strategies for Planning
• Sustainable drainage solutions for building developments
• Earthworks modelling (or an interest in learning)
• Pavement design (or an interest in learning)
• Infodrainage and AutoCAD/Civils 3D (or similar tools)

About Stantec

At Stantec, we are a global design leader with over 31,000 professionals dedicated to designing with communities in mind. Our diverse expertise allows us to handle projects of all sizes, from urban developments to neighborhood initiatives, sharing knowledge across our worldwide network to support communities and our team members.

In the UK and Ireland, our team of 4,000 is agile and influential, committed to creating environmentally respectful solutions that add community value. We foster a collaborative culture that encourages entrepreneurial thinking and values every voice.

By merging with Hydrock, we enhance our capabilities across buildings, infrastructure, environmental science, energy, and sustainability, positioning us as a major UK market player and a platform for future growth.

What We Offer:

• Inspiring and supportive colleagues
• Recognition and opportunities for career progression
• Development of technical and soft skills
• Competitive salary
• Community involvement initiatives
• Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme

A Culture of Inclusion and Opportunity

We champion diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a supportive environment where everyone can perform at their best. We consider all applications based on qualifications and knowledge, regardless of protected characteristics, and aim to provide fair assessment and employment experiences, accommodating any physical or neurodiverse conditions with appropriate adjustments.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

After applying through our careers site, we aim to respond promptly. The employer for this position is Hydrock Consultants Ltd, part of the Stantec group.

ReqID: 7179