Principal Structural Engineer

Stantec; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer in Manchester to lead the delivery of structural engineering design for concrete, steel and masonry structures. The role provides technical direction, quality assurance and day-to-day leadership to engineers and technicians within the local team, with hybrid working between office and home.

You will develop the Manchester capability, support recruitment, and guide structural inspections to ensure robust, compliant recommendations for asset

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading structural engineering teams.
• Strong technical direction and quality assurance across concrete, steel and masonry projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of structural engineering design across water and buildings sectors.
• Provide technical direction to engineers and technicians in the Manchester team.
• Mentor staff, plan workload and conduct technical reviews to build capability.
• Support recruitment and development of the Manchester structural engineering capability.
• Review structural inspections and ensure asset maintenance recommendations meet client and regulatory requirements.

Job description

The Opportunity

Stantec are going through an exciting time with significant growth in our water sector and we are currently seeking a Principal Structural Engineer that may be interested in joining us in the coming weeks and months.

As a member of our Structural Engineering team based in Manchester, you will take on a visible leadership role in the delivery of high-quality structural engineering projects across the water and buildings sectors. You will provide technical direction to engineers and technicians within a small local team, coordinating inputs, reviewing outputs and helping to develop the capability of the group as workload and opportunities continue to grow.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced structural engineer who wants to move beyond individual project delivery and take a more influential role in shaping a growing team. You will support the local delivery of internal opportunities in Water, contribute to Building Structures projects, and play an active part in the continued development of our Manchester structural engineering capability.

This role will be based in Manchester City Centre - with hybrid working between office and home.

In this role, you will lead and oversee the delivery of structural engineering design for concrete, steel and masonry structures, providing technical direction, quality assurance and day-to-day leadership to engineers and technicians within the local team. You will support staff development through mentoring, workload planning and technical review, helping individuals build confidence and capability as the Manchester team continues to grow.

You will also contribute to the wider development of the local structural engineering capability, including supporting recruitment, team management and the establishment of a sustainable delivery model. In addition, you will guide and review structural inspections and reporting, ensuring that recommendations for asset maintenance and modification are technically robust, clearly communicated and aligned with client and regulatory requirements.

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 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.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan supporting your continued development.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment with access to multidisciplinary expertise across the business.
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - 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 more.
• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

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 please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.