Senior / Principal Structural Engineer

Stantec; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Enhanced pension plan

Annual leave buy/sell options

Private medical insurance

Group income protection & life cover

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Stantec in Cardiff is seeking a Structural Engineer to lead building structures projects from concept to construction, delivering technical design and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

You will contribute to project management, support business development, and mentor junior engineers while developing your own leadership skills in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with IStructE or ICE, or working toward chartership.
• Strong experience in the design and delivery of building structures.
• Able to communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering projects from concept through to construction.
• Deliver technical design and coordinate with other disciplines to meet client and quality standards.
• Support project management activities, including programme, resources and commercial performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to business development and client engagement.

Skills

Chartered engineer

Building structures design

Client engagement

Team mentoring

Strong communication

Education

BEng/MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

You’re a Structural Engineer working in the buildings sector and you want to be part of a team that combines technical strength with real project influence. At Stantec, you’ll join a highly regarded Civil & Structural team in Cardiff, delivering work that balances commercial, operational, environmental, and design objectives. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary environment where structural engineering sits alongside wider expertise, giving you the opportunity to contribute to projects in a more integrated and meaningful way.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will take a leading role in delivering structural engineering projects, working across a range of building schemes from concept through to construction. You’ll be responsible for technical delivery, coordination with other disciplines, and ensuring outputs meet both client expectations and internal quality standards.

Alongside design, you’ll contribute to project management—supporting programme, resources, and commercial performance—while also providing guidance to more junior engineers. As you develop in the role, you’ll take on increased responsibility in client engagement and business development, contributing to proposals, strengthening relationships, and supporting the continued growth of the team.

YOUR IMPACT

You’ll contribute to projects that support resilient, sustainable buildings across the UK. Your work will influence how structures respond to environmental challenges, regulatory pressures, and long‑term performance requirements, helping clients deliver projects that are robust and future‑ready.

Internally, your impact will extend to developing people and strengthening delivery. By mentoring engineers and contributing to a collaborative team environment, you’ll help build capability while shaping your own progression into more senior leadership.

ABOUT YOU

• Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering (BEng/MEng or equivalent)
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer with IStructE or ICE, or working toward chartership
• Strong experience in the design and delivery of building structures
• Confident in managing responsibilities across technical delivery and project coordination
• Able to communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience supporting or mentoring engineers, with an interest in team development
• Interested in developing client relationships and contributing to business growth

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.