Principal Structural Engineer - Energy & Resources

Principal Structural Engineer - Energy & Resources

The Opportunity 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 collaborative, people‑focused environment.

As a member of our Structural Engineering team, you lead on the delivery of high‑quality major structural engineering projects across the energy sector, with a focus on hydropower & dams. In addition, you will be working with our clients across the UK and will play a key role in exceeding their requirements through the technical delivery of projects. You will report directly to our Energy Structural Engineering Lead; developing our structural knowledge and capability, and supporting internal opportunities in sectors beyond energy. This role can be based at any of our UK offices, with flexible hybrid working options. In this role you will carry out structural engineering design for concrete, steel and masonry structures within the energy sector. You will also carry out structural inspections and produce accurate reports that define requirements for asset maintenance and modification to meet client and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Team Management

• 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.

Client And Business Development

• 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, with a focus on cultivating new opportunities.

About You

• MEng or BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or actively working towards it) with either the IStructE/ICE.
• 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.

Why Join us?

• Our People Culture: We're a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment.
• Growth: Our Energy business is on an exciting growth journey and we want you to be part of it!
• Awards: Stantec were awarded the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best place to work – Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards as well as being consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Great Projects: We have secured a number of major energy projects across the UK and are delivering a wide variety of projects that will make a real difference to the UK’s sustainable infrastructure and energy security.
• Industry‑leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions.

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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 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 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.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology