Lead Structural Engineer – Hydropower & Energy Projects

Energy Jobline ATTB; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead the design and delivery of structural solutions across the full project lifecycle, with a focus on hydropower and dam infrastructure in the UK. You will supervise calculations and reports, mentor engineers, and work with clients and project teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Reporting to the Energy Structural Engineering Lead, you will help grow technical capability, support opportunities across sectors, and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• BEng or MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or working towards ICE/IStructE.
• Strong experience in structural design across infrastructure sectors including hydropower/dam projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of structural solutions across full project lifecycle.
• Provide technical direction and oversight to project teams.
• Mentor engineers and technicians and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

BEng or MEng in Civil/Structural Eng

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Structural engineering design

Structural analysis

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead the design and delivery of structural solutions across the full project lifecycle, with a focus on hydropower and dam infrastructure in the UK. You will supervise calculations and reports, mentor engineers, and work with clients and project teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.

Reporting to the Energy Structural Engineering Lead, you will help grow technical capability, support opportunities across sectors, and contribute to continuous