Senior Structural Engineer

Senior Structural Engineer

Stantec – Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom (or Leeds)

We are seeking experienced and ambitious Senior Structural Engineers to join our Civil & Structural team. These roles offer the opportunity to lead and deliver exciting projects, supported by a talented team within a collaborative and people‑focused culture. Whether you are an experienced engineer stepping into a Senior role or a seasoned Senior seeking a fresh challenge, this position provides a clear pathway for career progression, exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on our growing business.

You will work in a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with departments such as MEP, Nuclear, Smart Energy and Sustainability. Projects typically range from £10M‑£50M in value across sectors including Education, Residential, Heritage, Healthcare, Commercial, Logistics, Distribution and Defence.

Technical Delivery

• Lead the design and delivery of structural engineering projects, from concept and scheme design to detailed design, tender, and construction packages.
• Oversee the preparation of calculation packages for submission to Building Control and ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards.
• Provide technical oversight and review contributions from project engineers and technicians.
• Promote innovation in design while maintaining high‑quality standards and adhering to Stantec's quality assurance processes.

Team Management

• Manage and develop graduate engineers, engineers, and technicians within your team.
• Take ownership of resource planning, ensuring the efficient allocation of team capacity across projects.
• Contribute to divisional initiatives such as task groups and design innovation.

Client and Business Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, and contractors.
• Support the preparation of fee proposals, bids, and ITTs.
• Participate in client networking and represent the team at industry events, focusing on cultivating new opportunities.

• MEng or BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered or Incorporates Engineer (or actively working towards it) with IStruct
  
  E/ICE chartered status.
• Proven experience in building structures design across various sectors.
• Proficiency in analysis, modelling, and hand calculations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams on projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage clients and inspire team members.

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, planning, designing, delivering, and managing the development and infrastructure needed to support sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits 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 ensure equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

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, please contact [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.