Senior Structural Technician

Stantec; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Leeds is looking for a Senior Structural Technician to manage project delivery and lead a skilled team. You will ensure quality and efficiency in technical outputs while driving innovation within the team. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in structural engineering, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to professional development. This position promises career progression within a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme

Recognition for hard work and career progression

Community involvement opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Structural Technician.
• Ability to coordinate detailed structural engineering models.
• Strong understanding of project stages and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead production of 2D/3D models and drawings.
• Collaborate with design professionals on project phases.
• Recommend practical solutions from inspections and surveys.
• Mentor junior team members and manage workloads.
• Drive innovation and improve technical standards.

Skills

Structural engineering models production

Collaboration and communication

Task delegation and mentoring

Education

Engineering Technician (EngTech) status

Job description

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Are you an experienced technician ready to take the next step in your career, leading projects and mentoring a talented team?

Stantec is seeking a Senior Structural Technician to join our dynamic Civil and Structural Engineering team in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality technical solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects.

About the Role

As a Senior Structural Technician, you'll be at the heart of our project delivery, managing and assisting technicians, apprentices, and trainees. You'll be instrumental in ensuring the quality, coordination, and efficiency of our technical outputs, while also contributing to team development and continuous process improvements. Reporting directly to the engineering lead, you'll have the autonomy to make a real impact on our projects and our team.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Project Delivery: Take charge of producing and coordinating 2D/3D models, drawings, and schedules for a wide range of engineering projects. You'll delegate tasks effectively and ensure all project outputs meet the highest standards and deadlines.

Collaborate and Coordinate: Work closely with internal and external design professionals, managing document control and ensuring seamless coordination throughout all project phases.

Develop Practical Solutions: Assist with engineering inspections, surveys, and reports, verifying construction works against design, and recommending practical, buildable solutions that improve design outcomes.

Mentor and Manage: Plan and manage your workload and that of the technician team members, providing guidance and mentorship to support their professional development. You'll also assist with fee calculations and contribute to project fee proposals.

Drive Innovation: Collaborate with internal task groups to improve workflows, share knowledge, and support efforts to enhance technical standards and efficiency across the business.

What You'll Bring

Demonstrable experience as a Structural Technician, coupled with Engineering Technician (EngTech) or equivalent experience

Proven ability to lead the production and coordination of detailed structural engineering models and drawings

Strong understanding of project stages, health and safety implications, and quality assurance procedures

Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a track record of working effectively with diverse project teams and stakeholders

Experience in delegating tasks, managing workloads, and mentoring junior team members would be preferable.

A proactive approach to continuous professional development, with the attainment or maintenance of EngTech status preferable

A desire to contribute to business development and innovation

About Stantec

As a global design leader with over 31,000 engineers, architects, scientists, and project managers, Stantec is dedicated to designing with communities in mind. Our diverse expertise allows us to tackle projects of all sizes from complex urban developments to impactful neighbourhood initiatives, while connecting across our worldwide network to support one another and share knowledge. This commitment not only helps the communities we serve to thrive but enriches the growth and experience of our own people.

In the UK and Ireland, our growing team of 4,000 is both agile and influential, able to make a meaningful difference by creating solutions that respect the environment and enhance community value. Whether you’re just starting your career or are an experienced professional, your voice is valued here. Our collaborative culture encourages entrepreneurial thinking, ensuring everyone’s ideas are heard.

Our approach for clients is grounded in the belief that we’re stronger together. By merging Hydrock’s capabilities with Stantec’s multidisciplinary services in buildings, infrastructure, environmental science, energy, and sustainability, we’re uniquely positioned as a major force in the UK market, providing a powerful platform for future growth.

What We Offer:

Inspiring and supportive colleagues

Recognition for hard work and career progression

Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills

Community involvement through “Stantec in the Community” initiatives

Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme

A Culture of Inclusion and Opportunity

Stantec champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where every employee can perform at their best. Flexibility is essential to our culture, and we aim to accommodate all employees fairly.

We consider all application individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the protected characteristics . We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment and employment experience so we ask with are made aware of any physical or neurodiverse condition within your application for which appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Once you’ve applied through our careers site, we strive to respond promptly after reviewing your application. The employer for this position is Hydrock Consultants Ltd, part of the Stantec group of companies.