Senior Civil Engineer

Stantec; Glasgow, City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension

Annual leave (buy/sell)

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Stantec in the UK is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead the design of building projects in Glasgow or Edinburgh, delivering earthworks, drainage, roads and external works from feasibility through construction. You’ll coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure technical quality, and manage client outcomes.

You’ll mentor junior engineers, contribute to fee proposals and programme management, and thrive in a collaborative, hybrid working environment with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with ICE, or working toward chartership.
• Strong experience delivering civil engineering design for building developments.
• Experience producing drainage strategies and sustainable drainage solutions.
• Experience or interest in earthworks modelling and pavement design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and InfoDrainage, with exposure to Civil 3D or similar tools.
• Confident communicator, able to engage with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers.
• Comfortable contributing to project delivery from both a technical and commercial perspective.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of civil engineering design solutions across building projects.
• Take responsibility for technical quality, programme and client outcomes from concept to construction.
• Coordinate designs to be compliant and aligned with wider project objectives.
• Liaise with local authorities and stakeholders to secure approvals while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to project management including fee proposals, resource planning and programme management; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Mentoring

Client communication

Delivery experience

Drainage design

Earthworks modelling

Pavement design

AutoCAD

InfoDrainage

Civil 3D exposure

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

InfoDrainage

Civil 3D

Job description

You're a Senior Civil Engineer who wants to take full ownership of projects while expanding your influence across clients, teams, and delivery. At Stantec, you'll join our Buildings team in Glasgow or Edinburgh, working on multidisciplinary projects from early feasibility through to construction. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where civil engineering is fully integrated with other disciplines, giving you the platform to shape design solutions and how projects are delivered.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will lead the development and delivery of civil engineering design solutions across a range of building projects, taking responsibility for technical quality, programme, and client outcomes. You will be involved from concept through to construction, ensuring designs are coordinated, compliant, and aligned with wider project objectives.

Your work will include the design of earthworks, drainage, roads, and external works, alongside the preparation of technical reports and submission packages. You will liaise with local authorities and stakeholders to secure approvals while maintaining strong communication with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.

Alongside technical delivery, you'll contribute to project management - supporting fee proposals, resource planning, and programme management - while mentoring junior engineers and supporting their development within the team.

YOUR IMPACT

You'll play a key role in shaping how developments are planned and delivered, influencing layouts, infrastructure, and long-term site performance. Your work will support projects that are practical, compliant, and aligned with environmental and regulatory requirements.

Internally, your impact will be seen in the strength and consistency of delivery. By mentoring engineers and contributing to project coordination, you'll help build a high-performing team while developing your own leadership and client-facing capability.

ABOUT YOU

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with ICE, or working toward chartership
• Strong experience delivering civil engineering design for building developments
• Experience producing drainage strategies and sustainable drainage solutions
• Experience or interest in earthworks modelling and pavement design
• Proficient in AutoCAD and InfoDrainage, with exposure to Civil 3D or similar tools
• Confident communicator, able to engage with clients and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior engineers
• Comfortable contributing to project delivery from both a technical and commercial perspective

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.