Senior/Principal Structural Engineer - Water

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Holiday entitlement

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior/Principal Structural Engineer for the Water sector with hybrid office/home working across the UK. You will lead delivery of structural projects for concrete, steel and masonry, inspect assets and report on maintenance needs to meet standards.

Ideal candidates possess broad structural/civil knowledge, enjoy mentoring and leading technical capability development, and collaborate across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural design for concrete, steel and masonry structures.
• Good knowledge of civil and geotechnical engineering.
• Awareness of other disciplines to enable collaborative design & build.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring and leading technical capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead on delivery of high‑quality structural engineering projects.
• Provide structural design and inspection work and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with clients across the UK and support cross‑sector opportunities.

Job description

Senior/Principal Structural Engineer - Water

2026-10-15T00:00:00

Location: West Midlands County, Midlands, GB

Application deadline: 2026-11-17T10:00:18.343

Stantec is going through an exciting time with significant growth in our water sector, and we are currently seeking a Senior or Principal Structural Engineer who may be interested in joining us in the South in the coming weeks and months.

As a member of our Structural Engineering team, you will lead on the delivery of high-quality structural engineering projects across a variety of sectors. You will partner with our clients across the UK and play a key role in exceeding their requirements through the technical delivery of projects. You will report directly to our Specialist Structural Engineering Technical Lead, developing our structural knowledge and capability, and supporting internal opportunities in sectors beyond water and energy.

This role will be based in one of the following offices: London, Reading, High Wycombe, Redditch, Birmingham, or Cambridge – with hybrid working between office and home. You will carry out structural engineering design for concrete, steel, and masonry structures. You will also carry out structural inspections and produce accurate reports that define requirements for asset maintenance and modification to meet client and regulatory standards.

About You

In addition to previous structural design experience, you will have a good knowledge of civil and geotechnical engineering, and an awareness of other engineering disciplines sufficient to enable collaborative working across Stantec. You will also have a good knowledge of construction, both temporary and permanent, and of the information requirements of construction teams as part of design & build projects.

If you're someone who has a broad range of structural and civil engineering experience, enjoys coaching and mentoring others, and wants to lead on the development of technical capability, then we would love to hear from you.

Why Join us?

• Our People Culture: We're a close-knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment.
• Growth: Our Water business is on an exciting growth journey and we want you to be part of it!
• Awards: Stantec was awarded the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best Place to Work - Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards, and is consistently recognized in the top 10 of Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership, and more.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Great Projects: Secured positions on most AMP8 Frameworks across the UK, delivering diverse projects that make a real difference to communities.
• Industry leading training and development: plus paid professional subscriptions.

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in more than 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. Our team plans, designs, delivers, and manages infrastructure that supports sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.

We provide effective and relevant solutions, translating clients' vision into valued consents, project plans, deliverables, and efficient designs based on technical excellence and market insights. We address today’s challenges while keeping a vision for a fairer, better tomorrow, supporting clean growth and radical economic changes for future communities.

Stantec is an equal employment opportunity employer, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression. We ensure equitable opportunities and compliance with laws across all employment aspects. Building an inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops top talent is key to our success.

We are committed to supporting all applicants throughout the recruitment process. If you need assistance or adjustments, please contact us so we can provide the necessary support.