Senior Civil Engineer

Stantec; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead delivery of building development projects within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. You will own project outcomes, coordinate design teams, and work closely with clients to shape solutions that are practical and compliant.

You will develop drainage, levels and external works packages, drive QA, and contribute to technical standards while building your own leadership and project ownership in a growing UK team.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (BEng/MEng or equivalent).
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with ICE, or working toward chartership.
• Strong experience in civil engineering design for building developments.
• Experience delivering drainage (surface and foul), levels, and highways/external works design.
• Proficient in tools such as AutoCAD, InfoDrainage, Civil 3D, and collaborative platforms.
• Experience leading project delivery, including QA and coordination.
• Interested in contributing to technical standards and innovation within the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of civil engineering projects and manage technical quality.
• Coordinate design teams and attend project meetings.
• Develop and manage drainage, levels, and external works design.
• Ensure designs comply with SAB requirements and regulatory standards.
• Manage client relationships and progress projects through design to construction.

Skills

Leadership

Client liaison

Team coordination

QA & standards

AutoCAD

InfoDrainage

Civil 3D

Education

BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

InfoDrainage

Civil 3D

Job description

You’re a Senior Civil Engineer who wants to lead projects, not just contribute to them. At Stantec, you’ll join our Civil Engineering team in Cardiff, working across a range of building development projects within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. This is a role where you’ll take ownership of delivery while influencing how projects are shaped, working closely with clients and design teams to deliver practical, high-quality outcomes.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will lead the delivery of civil engineering projects, taking responsibility for technical quality, programme, and client outcomes. You’ll coordinate design teams, attend project meetings, and ensure designs are aligned with wider project objectives and requirements.

Your work will focus on developing and managing civil design packages, including drainage, levels, and external works, ensuring compliance with SAB requirements and other regulatory standards. You’ll oversee quality assurance across outputs while contributing to technical standards and continuous improvement within the team.

Alongside delivery, you’ll manage client relationships and support the successful progression of projects through key stages, from early design through to approvals and construction.

YOUR IMPACT

You’ll play a key role in delivering developments that shape communities across the region. Your work will influence how sites are designed and brought forward, ensuring solutions are practical, compliant, and aligned with environmental and regulatory requirements.

Internally, your impact will be seen in the consistency and quality of delivery. By contributing to technical standards and supporting collaboration, you’ll help strengthen team capability while continuing to develop your own leadership and project ownership.

ABOUT YOU

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (BEng/MEng or equivalent)
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with ICE, or working toward chartership
• Strong experience in civil engineering design for building developments
• Experience delivering drainage (surface and foul), levels, and highways/external works design
• Proficient in tools such as AutoCAD, InfoDrainage, Civil 3D, and collaborative platforms
• Experience leading project delivery, including QA and coordination
• Interested in contributing to technical standards and innovation within the team

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.