Senior / Principal Structural Engineer

Stantec; St Athan; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / Flexible working

Professional development support

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension plan

Job summary

Stantec in Cardiff is seeking a Senior/Principal Structural Engineer to lead complex building structures projects across the UK. You’ll deliver technical design, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams and drive quality from concept to construction, with mentoring for junior engineers.

You’ll shape projects, engage clients, support business development and contribute to the growth of the Civil & Structural team in a collaborative, inclusive environment with clear career progression and

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 construction.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and ensure outputs meet client expectations and internal standards.
• Support programme, resources and commercial performance; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

Building structures experience

Client engagement

Mentoring

Project coordination

Education

BEng/MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Senior / Principal Structural Engineer

ID: 8512

Location: Vale of Glamorgan, South Glamorgan, GB, CF62 4LD

Application Deadline: 2026-11-17T10:00:19.383

Overview

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.

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, termination 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, 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 us — we will talk to you about how we can support you.