Senior Structural Engineer - Lead Delivery in Buildings

Stantec; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Senior / Principal Structural Engineer to join their Civil & Structural team. The role includes managing project delivery, resource planning, and developing business opportunities. The ideal candidate should have an MEng or BEng in civil or structural engineering, with significant experience in building structures design, strong communication skills, and familiarity with BIM requirements. This position offers a collaborative culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

People-focused culture

Engaging projects

Defined progression structure

Qualifications

• Professional degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Chartered membership or working towards Chartership.
• Significant experience in building structures design.
• Self-motivated team player with good people skills.
• Strong communication and technical design skills.
• Experience using analysis and design software.
• Ability to design through hand calculations.
• Understanding of BIM requirements up to Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery efforts for structural engineering designs.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance procedures.
• Resource planning and managing staff HR issues.
• Identify team weaknesses and manage financial performance.
• Ensure a sustainable stream of work through sales planning.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Structural engineering design

Communication skills

Design software proficiency

Teamwork

Education

MEng or BEng in civil or structural engineering

Chartered membership/Associate membership of IStructE/ICE

Tools

BIM software

Design analysis software

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Senior / Principal Structural Engineer to join their Civil & Structural team. The role includes managing project delivery, resource planning, and developing business opportunities. The ideal candidate should have an MEng or BEng in civil or structural engineering, with significant experience in building structures design, strong communication skills, and familiarity with BIM requirements. This position offers a collaborative culture and opportunities for professional growth.