Senior Structural Technician

Stantec; Glasgow, City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Training & development

Job summary

Stantec in the UK is seeking a Senior Structural Technician to lead delivery within our Civil & Structural Engineering team in Glasgow or Edinburgh. You will produce and coordinate structural models, drawings, and schedules, ensuring outputs are accurate and aligned with programme.

You’ll collaborate with engineers and other disciplines to integrate technical information throughout the project lifecycle. You will also mentor the technician team, allocate work, and contribute to capability

Qualifications

• Experience producing and coordinating structural models and drawings.
• Understanding of project stages, health and safety requirements, and quality assurance processes.
• Proven ability to manage workloads and delegate tasks effectively.
• EngTech status desirable; working toward it.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and coordination of structural models, drawings, and schedules across projects.
• Ensure outputs are accurate, coordinated and delivered to programme.
• Collaborate with engineers and other disciplines to maintain design consistency.
• Support document control and effective communication with stakeholders; mentor technicians.

Skills

Structural modelling & drawings

Job description

You're a Senior Structural Technician who wants to lead delivery and have a clearer influence on how technical work is produced. At Stantec, you'll join our Civil & Structural Engineering team in Glasgow or Edinburgh, working across a diverse portfolio of projects within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. This is an opportunity to take ownership of outputs, support team development, and play a visible role in how projects are delivered.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will take a leading role in the production and coordination of structural models, drawings, and schedules across a range of projects, ensuring outputs are accurate, coordinated, and delivered to programme. You'll work closely with engineers and other disciplines to maintain consistency across designs and support the integration of technical information throughout the project lifecycle.

You'll collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders, supporting document control and ensuring effective communication across all stages of delivery. You'll also contribute to site-related activities, including inspections, surveys, and reporting, helping to ensure designs are practical and aligned with construction requirements.

Alongside technical delivery, you'll support and guide the technician team—allocating work, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to capability development. You'll also play a role in improving processes, working with others to enhance workflows, share knowledge, and raise technical standards.

YOUR IMPACT

You'll influence how projects are delivered at a technical level, ensuring that models and drawings are clear, coordinated, and aligned with design intent. Your work will directly support the delivery of projects that are efficient, buildable, and consistent in quality.

Internally, your impact will be seen in the development of others and the strength of delivery processes. By supporting technicians and contributing to continuous improvement, you'll help build a high-performing, collaborative team environment.

ABOUT YOU

• Strong experience producing and coordinating structural engineering models and drawings
• Good understanding of project stages, health and safety requirements, and quality assurance processes
• Proven ability to manage workloads and delegate tasks effectively
• Confident working with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior technicians
• Proactive approach to continuous professional development, with EngTech status (or working toward it) desirable
• Interest in improving workflows and contributing to technical innovation
• Comfortable supporting project delivery from both a technical and coordination perspective

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.