Civil Engineer - Infrastructure

Overview

Are you a Civil Engineer with experience in the infrastructure sector
? Do you have a passion for delivering sustainable projects that have a lasting impact on our communities? Then come and join us at Stantec!

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer to join us in Leeds or Newcastle. We are looking for someone with expertise in civil engineering design to deliver multi-disciplinary projects for the entire lifecycle – from feasibility, concept and planning submission through to construction details and site inspections. Our projects are varied and frequently require collaboration with multiple discipline experts across the business.

You will work with clients and contractors to influence infrastructure and development schemes and will be responsible for delivering projects with the opportunity to lead, develop and support more junior team members.

As a key member of our Infrastructure team in Leeds, your role will involve the following:

• Assisting a principal engineer on preparing drainage strategies, calculations and SuDs reports for planning.
• Preparing plans and drawings at all stages of the development cycle (concept through to construction) as part of buildings team.
• Design of Earthworks, Pavement and Drainage and the preparation of the associated specifications.
• Ensuring high quality delivery in design through QA checks.
• Liaising with Local Authorities and other stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals.
• Liaising with clients, third party bodies and multi-disciplinary teams and disciplines on all relevant aspects of projects.
• Assist during the construction stage, including site queries and inspections.
• Opportunity to grow the team and mentor junior engineers.

You will be an experienced Civil Engineer, preferably degree qualified and will ideally be working towards professional qualifications.

You will have proven experience of delivering commercially successful projects with strong client engagement skills and the ability to influence. You will preferably have experience in coaching and managing junior engineers as well as the ability to collaborate with the wider project delivery team.

• Degree qualified, working towards becoming chartered
• A solid understanding of drainage, pavement design and Su Ds
• Experience of delivering commercially successful projects
• Client (architect/contractor) engagement experience
• Ability to input into meetings with third party authorities
• Experience in drainage design, roads, car parks and cut & fill, etc
• Good communication skills
• Knowledge and experience of Micro Drainage and AutoCAD
• Experience of PDS and/or Civils 3D an advantage

• At Stantec, you’ll be part of a global consultancy with a strong local presence, where graduate development, collaboration and technical excellence are genuinely valued. You’ll benefit from:
• Exposure to high-quality, varied projects across the UK
• Clear career development pathways and support towards chartership
• A collaborative, inclusive culture where your ideas are encouraged
• The chance to work on projects that support sustainable, resilient communities

If you’re looking for a role where you can build strong foundations for your civil engineering career, gain hands-on experience and grow with a respected consultancy, we’d love to hear from you.

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.

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