Principal Civil Engineer – Hybrid Infrastructure Leader

Stantec; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension

Annual leave buy/sell

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Life assurance

Gym membership discount

Hybrid / flexible working

Job summary

Stantec in London is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead technical delivery of civil infrastructure projects from concept to construction. You will collaborate with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams to shape infrastructure solutions that benefit communities.

You’ll ensure delivery to high technical standards, on time and within budget, and contribute to the growth and development of junior engineers while mentoring the team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• MEng or BEng degree and Chartered status is required.
• Extensive experience in highway and drainage infrastructure design.
• Track record delivering projects from concept through construction.
• Strong ability to coordinate multidisciplinary solutions with clients and regulators.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D and MicroDrainage; utility coordination is a plus.
• Demonstrated leadership, mentoring junior staff and managing delivery workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery and design approval of civil infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators, utilities, and local authorities.
• Deliver highway and drainage solutions from concept to construction.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams for integrated outcomes.
• Mentor junior engineers and support team development.
• Contribute to growth of the Civil Infrastructure group.

Skills

Chartered engineer

Project leadership

Highway design

Civil drainage design

Stakeholder engagement

Team mentoring

Education

MEng or BEng degree

Chartered Engineer status

Tools

Civil 3D

MicroDrainage

Job description

Stantec in London is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead technical delivery of civil infrastructure projects from concept to construction. You will collaborate with clients, regulators, and multidisciplinary teams to shape infrastructure solutions that benefit communities.

You’ll ensure delivery to high technical standards, on time and within budget, and contribute to the growth and development of junior engineers while mentoring the team in a fast-paced environment.