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Senior Civil Engineer

£34.7 - £38.8 per hourEstimated
Full-time

packages. You'll liaise with local authorities and stakeholders to secure approvals while maintaining strong communication with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.Alongside technical delivery, you'll contribute to project management-supporting fee proposals, resource planning, and programme management-while mentoring junior engineers and supporting their development within the team.YOUR IMPACTYou'll play a key role in shaping how developments are planned and delivered, influencing layouts, infrastructure, and long-term site performance. Your work will support projects that are practical, compliant, and aligned with environmental and regulatory requirements.Internally, your impact will be seen in the strength and consistency of delivery. By mentoring engineers and contributing to project coordination, you'll help build a high-performing team while developing your own leadership and client-facing capability.ABOUT YOUDegree qualified in Civil EngineeringChartered or

Incorporated Engineer with ICE, or working toward chartershipStrong experience delivering civil engineering design for building developmentsExperience producing drainage strategies and sustainable drainage solutionsExperience or interest in earthworks modelling and pavement designProficient in AutoCAD and InfoDrainage, with exposure to Civil 3D or similar toolsConfident communicator, able to engage with clients and multidisciplinary teamsExperience supporting or mentoring junior engineersComfortable contributing to project delivery from both a technical and commercial perspectiveWHY JOIN USWe put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named 'Best Place to Work' and 'International Consulting Firm of the Year' at the NCE

You're a Senior Civil Engineer who wants to take full ownership of projects while expanding your influence across clients, teams, and delivery. At Stantec, you'll join our Buildings team in Glasgow or Edinburgh, working on multidisciplinary projects from early feasibility through to construction. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where civil engineering is fully integrated with other disciplines, giving you the platform to shape design solutions and how projects are delivered.ABOUT THE ROLEYou will lead the development and delivery of civil engineering design solutions across a range of building projects, taking responsibility for technical quality, programme, and client outcomes. You'll be involved from concept through to construction, ensuring designs are coordinated, compliant, and aligned with wider project objectives.Your work will include the design of earthworks, drainage, roads, and external works, alongside the preparation of technical reports and submission, 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 ##### we will talk to you about how we can support you.ReqID: 8473Other Locations: Scotland, Edinburgh, Glasgow#additional

Awards 2024.We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan supporting your continued development.We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment with access to multidisciplinary expertise across the business.Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it.Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and more.Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.About StantecThe 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
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