Principal Structural Engineer - Energy & Resources

Principal Structural Engineer – Energy & Resources

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Are you ready to lead transformative projects in renewable energy? We’re looking for a Principal Structural Engineer to join our Energy team, driving the design and delivery of hydropower and dam projects across the UK. This is your chance to make an impact on sustainable infrastructure while working in a, people‑focused environment.

As a member of our Structural Engineering team, you will lead high‑quality major structural engineering projects across the energy sector, focusing on hydropower and dams. You will work with clients across the UK, exceed their requirements through technical delivery, report to the Energy Structural Engineering Lead, and support opportunities in other sectors. This role can be based at any of our UK offices, with flexible hybrid working options.

• Lead the structural engineering design and delivery of major energy projects, from concept and scheme design to detailed design, tender, and construction packages.
• Oversee the preparation of calculation packages for submission to regulatory authorities 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.

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

• 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 Incorporated Engineer (or actively working towards it) with IStruct
  
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• Proven experience in structural design across various sectors, ideally including hydropower and dams.
• 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.

• Our People Culture: a close‑knit team with a proud, friendly and collaborative environment.
• Growth: our Energy business is on an exciting growth journey and you can be part of it.
• Awards:
  Stantec recognised as International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best place to work – Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards, and consistently in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies worldwide.
• Great Benefits: competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and more.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Great Projects: major energy projects across the UK, contributing to sustainable infrastructure and energy security.
• Industry‑leading training and development, plus paid professional subscriptions.

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The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees in over 450 locations across six continents. We have worked in the UK for over 150 years, planning, designing, delivering and managing infrastructure that supports sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.

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