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Defence Sector Electrical & Mechanical Engineers I Expression of Interest

£30 - £35.4 per hourEstimated
Full-time
The Opportunity

Join Our Defence MEP Engineering Talent Network

Our Building Services team is at the forefront of delivering innovative, sustainable, and technically complex engineering solutions across the UK. As we continue to expand our presence within the Defence sector , we are keen to connect with talented Electrical and Mechanical Engineers at all career stages, from early-career professionals through to Senior and Principal level specialists.

While we may not have a live vacancy that aligns with your experience today, we're always looking to build relationships with exceptional talent. By joining our Defence MEP Talent Network , you'll be among the first people we contact when suitable opportunities become available.

As part of our growing Defence team, you'll collaborate with highly skilled engineers, designers, and project specialists, delivering critical infrastructure and facilities that support national security and operational resilience. You'll have the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects while contributing to environments that make a real difference.

Our Building Services portfolio spans a diverse range of sectors, including Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Residential, and Industrial developments. Building on this strong foundation, we are investing significantly in the growth of our Defence sector, creating exciting opportunities to work on secure and complex projects that demand innovative engineering solutions and multidisciplinary collaboration.

We pride ourselves on a proactive, client-focused approach, working closely with our clients and project partners to deliver award-winning, sustainable, and high-performing buildings and infrastructure.

Depending on your experience and aspirations, future opportunities could involve:

  • Delivering Electrical or Mechanical Building Services designs across Defence projects of varying scale and complexity.
  • Leading multidisciplinary MEP projects from concept through to completion.
  • Managing project teams, resources, programmes, and budgets to achieve successful project outcomes.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
  • Collaborating with architects, structural engineers, and wider design teams to develop integrated engineering solutions.
  • Championing innovation, sustainability, and best practice in building services design.
  • Mentoring and developing junior engineers while supporting the growth of the wider team.
  • Contributing to the continued expansion and success of our Defence business.
If you're passionate about engineering excellence and want to be part of a team shaping the future of Defence infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

About You:

  • Relevant qualification such as HNC, HND, Bachelor's Degree, or Master's Degree in an appropriate engineering discipline.
  • Experience delivering Mechanical or Electrical Building Services design projects within the Defence sector.
  • Current Security Clearance (SC) or the ability to obtain SC clearance.
  • Knowledge and experience of BIM processes and digital design tools, including Revit.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • A collaborative approach and a desire to contribute to a supportive and inclusive team environment.
  • Most importantly, we're looking for engineers who are passionate about solving complex challenges and delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
If your experience doesn't tick every box, we still encourage you to apply - we hire people, not checklists.

Interested in Being Part of Our Journey?

Great talent doesn't always wait for the perfect vacancy and neither do we. If you're excited by the prospect of working with us, we'd love to hear from you. While there may not be an immediate opportunity available, we're continually building our pipeline of future talent and would welcome the chance to connect.

Why Join Us?

People Culture: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive, and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Award-Winning Workplace: Named among Glassdoor's Top 50 Best Places to Work 2025, recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the World's Top 10 Most Sustainable Companies 2025, and awarded both Best Place to Work and International Consulting Firm of the Year at the NCE Awards 2024.

Growth & Opportunity: We're investing heavily in the growth of our Defence capability across the UK, creating exciting opportunities for talented engineers to shape the future of critical national infrastructure.

Outstanding Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension, generous annual leave with the option to buy and sell additional days, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, discounted gym memberships, and much more.

Flexible Working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance through our hybrid and flexible working approach.

Professional Development: Access industry-leading training, career development opportunities, and funded professional memberships to support your continued growth.

LI-AS1 #MEP #Defence

About Stantec

About Stantec

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.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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 prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn't exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

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