Are you passionate about designing infrastructure that creates social value and responds creatively to the needs of people, places, and the environment?
We are seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join our award-winning Civil Infrastructure team in London. Based in our London office, you’ll become part of a busy, dynamic team with a proven track record of delivering innovative infrastructure projects across London, the South East, and beyond.
You’ll contribute to a diverse portfolio of high-profile developments including Lewisham Gateway, Elephant Park, Agar Grove Estate in Camden, South Thamesmead, Old Oak Common, and Battersea Power Station, alongside projects in locations such as the Isle of Wight, Jersey, Birmingham, Malta, and Gozo.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Principal Civil Engineer, you will lead the technical delivery of civil infrastructure projects from concept through to construction. Working collaboratively with clients, local authorities, regulators, utility providers, and multidisciplinary project teams, you’ll play a key role in shaping infrastructure solutions that deliver lasting benefits for communities.
You’ll be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered to the highest technical standards, on time and within budget, while supporting the growth and development of junior team members.
YOUR IMPACT
- Lead the technical delivery, design approval, and successful execution of civil infrastructure projects.
- Influence the development of infrastructure schemes through close collaboration with clients and stakeholders.
- Deliver innovative highway and drainage infrastructure solutions from concept through detailed design and construction.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to achieve integrated project outcomes.
- Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians, helping to foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
- Contribute to the continued growth and success of our Civil Infrastructure team and wider business.
ABOUT YOU
- MEng or BEng qualified and Chartered Engineer status.
- Significant experience in highway and drainage infrastructure design.
- Proven track record of delivering projects from concept through detailed design and construction.
- Skilled in coordinating multidisciplinary solutions and engaging with clients, regulators, utility companies, and local authorities.
- Proficient in Civil 3D and MicroDrainage, with utility coordination experience considered advantageous.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including mentoring junior staff and effectively managing project delivery and workflows.
WHY JOIN US
We 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 Awards 2024.
We do what is right: Industry-leading training and development, paid professional subscriptions, and structured career progression opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals.
We are better together: Join a supportive and collaborative team environment, working alongside industry-leading professionals across civil, environmental, transport, and building disciplines.
Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK and internationally, creating opportunities for you to develop and shape your career.
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, discounted gym membership, and much more.
Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid and flexible working approach.
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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 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.
