Senior / Principal Civil Engineer

Stantec; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior to Principal Civil Engineer to join their Birmingham team. The role involves leading civil engineering projects, working closely with clients and contractors, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should be degree-qualified, with strong skills in client engagement and coordination across multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

Flexible working

Competitive benefits package

Professional growth support

Qualifications

• Experienced Civil Engineer with degree qualification.
• Proven experience in delivering successful projects.
• Ability to coach and manage junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of civil engineering planning and design solutions.
• Prepare plans and drawings throughout development cycles.
• Liaise with local authorities and stakeholders for project approvals.

Skills

Client Engagement

Coaching

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD/Civils 3D

Infodrainage

Job description

Are you a Civil Engineer with experience in the buildings sector? Do you have a passion for delivering projects for a variety of clients?

Then come and join us at Stantec!

We are seeking a Senior to Principal Civil Engineer to join us within our Buildings team in Birmingham. We are looking for someone with expertise in civil engineering design to deliver multi-disciplinary projects for the entire lifecycle – from feasibility, concept and planning submission through to construction details and site inspections.

Our projects are varied and frequently require collaboration with multiple discipline experts across the business.

The successful candidate will take the lead of the development of civil engineering planning and design solutions, prepare plans and drawings at all stages of the development cycle and the design of earthworks, internal site roads, pavements and drainage design.

You will work with clients and contractors to influence infrastructure and development schemes and will be responsible for delivering projects with the opportunity to lead, development and support more junior team members.

As a key member of our civil engineering team, your role will involve the following:

• Leading on the development of civil engineering planning and design solutions
• Preparing plans and drawings at all stages of the development cycle (concept through to construction)
• Design of Earthworks, internal site roads, Pavement and Drainage and the preparation of the associated specifications
• Ensuring high quality delivery in design through QA checks
• Liaise with Local Authorities and other stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals
• Delivery of highway schemes, S38/S278 both preliminary and detailed and S104 applications
• Preparation of fee proposals, determination of project scope, budget and programme.
• Delegating and supervising work of more junior team members and acting as a coach
• Liaise with clients, third party bodies and multi-disciplinary teams and disciplines on all relevant aspects of projects

Key Requirements:

You will be an experienced Civil Engineer, preferably degree qualified, and Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or progressing toward chartership) with the ICE.

You will have proven experience of delivering commercially successful projects with strong client engagement skills and the ability to influence. You will preferably haveexperience in coaching and managing junior engineers as well as the ability to collaborate with the wider project delivery team.

You will also have experience in:

• The production of Drainage Strategies for Planning
• Sustainable drainage solutions for building developments
• Earthworks modelling (or have an interest in learning)
• Pavement design (or have an interest in learning)
• Infodrainage and AutoCAD/Civils 3d (or equivalent)

Why Stantec?

We offer a collaborative, people-first culture that supports your professional growth, wellbeing, and career aspirations. You’ll work alongside some of the industry’s most talented professionals on projects that make a difference. Plus, we offer flexible working, a competitive benefits package, and plenty of opportunities to advance.

Join us in shaping communities that thrive. Apply today and let’s build a better future together.