Structural Engineering Team Lead - Water

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Holidays

Private medical insurance

Discounted gym membership

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a Chartered Structural Engineer to lead and grow the Structural Engineering division.

The successful candidate will act as Structural Team Lead, providing regional leadership and hands-on project delivery across multiple offices in the UK. You will manage budgets, mentor junior staff, and coordinate resources while maintaining technical excellence and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• Chartered member of an engineering institution (e.g., IStructE or ICE).
• Hands-on project delivery with mentoring and staff development.
• Experience in water retaining structures.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and line management for the Structural Group.
• Provide technical expertise in structural design using state-of-the-art techniques.
• Coordinate and drive integrated work with Pune for collaboration.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Influence others through strong technical knowledge and communication skills.
• Plan, forecast and coordinate resources with group managers.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge and liaise with clients to build trust.
• Provide staff training and on-going development within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Structural design

Communication

Project management

Education

Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Chartered engineer

Job description

Stantec have an excellent opportunity for a talented, high calibre, dynamic and accomplished Chartered Structural Engineer to help lead and grow our Structural Engineering division. To support our ambitious growth plans, we are now seeking a Structural Team Lead to join us in any of our South Water offices, the successful candidate will provide regional leadership to the team and must possess a high level of technical competency, engender trust and exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills befitting of this senior role. A driven and dedicated leader who makes firm effective decisions and has a collaborative determined mind-set to create workable, pragmatic and fair plans that will be seen as the right solution. In addition, the individual will need to have a ‘hands‑on’ approach to project delivery using state‑of‑the‑art technology and provide effective leadership, mentoring and supervision to the team. The ability to travel is fundamental to the success of this role, with regular travel expected to meet with the Structural Team in High Wycombe, London, Manchester and Bristol.

Key deliverables and accountabilities include:

• Provide leadership, line management and develop the Group as a team.

• Provide techical expertise in structural design to meet project needs using state-of-the‑art techniques.

• Driving the integrated work with Pune for better collaboration.

• Ensure that projects are delivered to the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards.

• Possess the ability to influence others through a combination of excellent technical knowledge and communication skills.

• Plan, forecast and co-ordinate resources with group managers efficiently.

• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of survey, design, drafting, project and contract management standards and techniques.

• Liaise with internal and external clients to engender trust and confidence in the Structural Group’s capability.

• Provide technical assistance to staff, including training within specific areas of responsibility and expertise as required.

• Reviewing and checking the work of others and remaining focused on important priorities.

• Provide support and on-going development / mentoring for team members across the region.

• Build internal and external relationships with new clients and key stakeholders.

• Adopt a ‘hands‑on’ approach to project delivery.

About you

You will be degree qualified (or equivalent) in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering or other relevant subject with knowledge and experience of water retaining structures. You will be a Chartered member of a relevant engineering institution e.g. IStructE, ICE with practical, hands‑on and up‑to‑date experience in Structural Engineering, in water engineering or a similar industry.

You will have experience in managing and mentoring junior staff, fostering their professional development. You will oversee project budgets and timelines for the structural engineering aspects. You will prepare and review technical documents, reports, and proposals.

Why Join us?

• Our People Culture: We're proud of our friendly and collaborative environment

• Awards: Stantec were awarded the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best place to work - Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards as well as being consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.

• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.

• Flexible working arrangements

• Great Projects in all of our sectors across the UK&I

• Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions

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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, terminations 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, we encourage you to apply.

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 [e-mail] we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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