Principal Structural Engineer

The Opportunity

Are you a Principal Structural Engineer with experience in the buildings sector? Do you have a passion for delivering projects for a variety of clients? At Stantec, we’re proud of our growing, respected Structural Engineering team and we’re looking for a talented Principal Structural Engineer to take a leading role in delivering complex, high‑profile projects across the UK from either our Glasgow or Edinburgh offices.

This is more than a job – it’s a career‑defining opportunity. You’ll lead technically challenging projects across multiple sectors while working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that includes Civil, MEP, Environmental, Energy, and Water professionals. You’ll contribute to building designs spanning Education, Residential, Healthcare, Heritage, Commercial, Logistics, Water and Energy sectors. You’ll benefit from clear progression pathways, professional development support, and the chance to make a tangible impact as we continue to grow our Scotland team.

• Lead the analysis, design, specification, and coordination of the structural engineering design from concept through to construction, across a range of building projects.
• Collaborate with design and client teams to ensure seamless integration with broader project goals.
• Represent the organisation at all project stages, communicating effectively to address client needs and resolve challenges.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and quality oversight for engineers and technicians.
• Drive design innovation while upholding Stantec’s high standards and quality assurance processes.

• Mentor and develop team members through performance appraisals, goal‑setting, and constructive feedback.
• Plan and allocate resources efficiently to meet project demands.
• Contribute to team development initiatives and help foster a positive, inclusive working environment.
• Act as an in‑house Project/Task Manager, ensuring adherence to quality assurance and commercial governance standards.
• Demonstrate financial management expertise by supporting invoicing, financial forecasting, work‑in‑progress tracking, and debt recovery.

• Manage relationships with key clients to maintain and expand business opportunities.
• Participate in business development events and networking activities to support strategic growth.
• Take responsibility for work‑winning activities, including preparing fee proposals and contributing to multidisciplinary bids.
• Gain experience in business planning and financial budgeting to align projects with organisational objectives.
• Contribute to divisional task groups focused on improving operational processes and enhancing service delivery.

Degree qualified (BEng/MEng) in Structural or Civil Engineering and Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or progressing toward chartership) with the IStruct

E or ICE. Proven experience delivering building‑structure projects across a variety of sectors with strong design, analytical, and problem‑solving skills – both software‑based and by hand, and ideally proficient in the use of Tekla Building Structures. Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal and team leadership abilities and an interest in expanding business‑development networks.

• Close‑knit team culture and friendly, collaborative environment.
• International awards and recognitions, including International Consulting Firm of the Year, Best Place to Work – Large Consulting Firms, and consistent top 10 positioning in Corporate Knights’ most sustainable companies.
• Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership, and additional benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Great projects across all sectors in the UK and Ireland.
• Industry‑leading training and development, paid professional subscriptions.

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