Principal Building Structures Engineer

Principal Building Structures Engineer

Stantec is seeking an experienced Principal Structural Engineer located near Manchester to deliver sustainable projects across diverse sectors.

We offer a collaborative, people-focused culture with opportunities for career progression and exposure to a diverse portfolio ranging from £10M – £50M projects.

As a Principal Engineer, you will lead projects from concept through construction and manage a multidisciplinary team. You will collaborate with Water, MEP, Nuclear, Smart Energy, and Sustainability divisions.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 either the IStruct
  
  E or ICE.
• 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 more than 450 locations across six continents. 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 promote an inclusive work environment and are committed to ensuring the recruitment process is accessible to all. If you need support or require adjustments, please contact [email protected].