Civil Engineer: Sustainable Infrastructure & Buildings

Stantec Inc.; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Enhanced pension plan

Annual leave with buy/sell options

Private medical insurance

Gym membership discounts

Flexible working

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Civil Engineer to contribute to sustainable infrastructure and building projects across the UK. You will join a multidisciplinary team and work on a portfolio of studies from feasibility through to construction, with opportunities to influence drainage, SuDS and active-travel design.

Ideal candidates hold an engineering degree with consultancy or building project experience and a passion for high-quality, sustainable design.

Qualifications

• MEng/BEng in Structural or Civil Engineering (Chartership welcomed but not essential).
• Experience in consultancy or structural building projects.
• Enthusiasm for delivering high-quality, sustainable design.

Responsibilities

• Lead major strategic developments from feasibility through to construction and site inspections.
• Contribute to earthworks, drainage and prepare associated specifications.
• Design infrastructure with focus on SuDS, highways, drainage and active travel.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver sustainable infrastructure and buildings.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Sustainable design

Chartered (not required)

Education

MEng/BEng in Structural or Civil Engineering

Job description

Civil Engineer: Sustainable Infrastructure & Buildings

2026-09-27T00:00:00

Taunton

Somerset

GB

TA1 4

Any

2026-12-26T15:01:16.957

Join Our Civil Engineering - Infrastructure and Buildings Talent Network

Are you a Civil Engineer ready for your next challenge? We're recruiting Civil Engineers specialising in Buildings and Infrastructure across all levels and locations within the UK.

Do you want to shape the future of sustainable communities, work on projects that matter, and accelerate your career within a supportive, award-winning consultancy? If so, Stantec wants to hear from you.

Join us and contribute to a wide portfolio of impactful infrastructure and building projects, including:

• Major strategic developments, from feasibility through to construction and site inspections.
• Earthworks, drainage and the preparation of the associated specifications.
• Infrastructure design with a strong focus on SuDS, highways, drainage and active travel.
• No high-profile strategic land development, residential parcels, urban regeneration projects and more.

No two days look the same, and you'll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team delivering solutions that support sustainable, thriving communities.

About You

We're looking for passionate Civil Engineers who want to make a difference. Ideally, you will have:

• MEng/BEng in Structural or Civil Engineering (Chartership welcomed but not essential)
• Experience in consultancy or structural building projects
• A genuine enthusiasm for delivering high-quality, sustainable design

If your experience doesn't tick every box, we still encourage you to apply - we hire people, not checklists.

Interested in being part of our journey? Great talent doesn't always wait for the perfect vacancy and neither do we. If you're excited about working with us, we'd love to hear from you. While there may not be an immediate opportunity, we're always building our pipeline for future roles.

Why Join us?

• People culture: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• Award winning workplace: 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.
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - 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.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.
• Professional development: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions

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

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