Principal or Associate Civil Engineer - Infrastructure

Stantec; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Job summary

Stantec in Taunton is seeking a Principal or Associate Civil Engineer to lead the technical delivery of major infrastructure schemes across the South West. You will mentor junior engineers and work with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated, sustainable solutions.

This role offers hybrid and flexible working, a clear path to Chartership, and the chance to shape projects from concept through to construction whilst building strong client and regulator relationships in a supportive,

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Civil Engineering required.
• Experience delivering civil infrastructure in a consultancy.
• Experience designing highway and drainage infrastructure across project stages.
• Strong understanding of UK standards and design principles.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary projects and manage clients.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of civil infrastructure projects.
• Produce and review highway and drainage designs.
• Deliver projects from concept through detailed design and construction support.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integrated solutions.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators and authorities.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

Regulatory liaison

Education

BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

Job description

Are you passionate about designing infrastructure that creates lasting social value and responds to the needs of people, places and the environment? Join Stantec's industry-leading Civil Infrastructure team in Taunton.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Principal or Associate Civil Engineer to join a growing team delivering innovative infrastructure projects across the South West and beyond. Working on a diverse portfolio of developments, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions while enjoying hybrid and flexible working and excellent opportunities for career progression.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You’ll work on a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects across a range of sectors, contributing to major developments throughout the South West and beyond. Alongside leading your own schemes, you'll collaborate closely with colleagues across our buildings, environmental and transportation teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.

As a Principal or Associate Civil Engineer, you'll be responsible for leading the technical delivery of projects, ensuring designs meet quality, programme and budget requirements. You'll also play an important role in mentoring junior engineers and technicians while supporting the continued growth of the team.

YOUR IMPACT

In this role, you will:

• Lead the technical delivery and approval of civil infrastructure projects.
• Produce and review high-quality highway and drainage infrastructure designs.
• Deliver projects from concept and planning through to detailed design and construction support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators, local authorities and key stakeholders.
• Liaise effectively with utility companies, drainage authorities and highway authorities throughout project delivery.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers and technicians.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest technical standards.
• Help shape innovative, sustainable infrastructure that delivers positive outcomes for communities across the South West.

ABOUT YOU

You’ll hold a BEng or MEng in Civil Engineering or a related discipline and have experience delivering civil infrastructure projects within a consultancy environment.

You’ll also bring:

• Experience designing highway and drainage infrastructure across all project stages, from concept through to detailed design.
• A strong understanding of infrastructure design principles and relevant UK standards.
• Proven experience delivering multidisciplinary projects and working closely with clients.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience liaising with utility companies, drainage authorities and highway authorities.
• Experience leading projects and mentoring junior engineers and technicians.
• Strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative approach and passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
• Experience using Civil 3D, InfoDrainage and utility coordination software would be advantageous.
• A passion for delivering innovative, sustainable infrastructure and navigating approval processes with regulators and local authorities.

WHY JOIN US

We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.

We are driven to achieve: Named in the Top 50 Companies to Work For by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies in 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE Awards 2024.

We do what is right: Industry-leading training and development, paid professional subscriptions, and a structured progression plan to support your professional development and Chartership.

We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment, Early Careers peer group, and an active Employee Resource Group (ERG) network.

Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the South West and the wider UK, and we'd love you to be part of it.

Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension, annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection, life assurance, discounted gym membership and much more.

Hybrid / Flexible Working:

Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working from our Taunton office, supporting projects across the South West and beyond.

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