Career Opportunities - Defence Sector I Electrical & Mechanical Engineers I Expression of Interest in Newcastle upon Tyne

The Opportunity

Multiple Locations – London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh. We are inviting Expressions of Interest from Electrical & Mechanical Engineers at all career stages, from early‑career professionals through to Senior and Principal level specialists, to join our dynamic and growing Defence team across the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly team that’s not just passionate about engineering but also about creating a positive and collaborative work environment. We value diversity of thought and encourage innovative ideas from every perspective.

We have built our pipeline of work to span a diverse range of sectors, from healthcare, education, commercial, residential, industrial, and are now looking to expand our Defence sector to continue providing variety that keeps us interested and constantly learning and evolving. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, proactive approach, working closely with clients to deliver award‑winning and sustainable environments. Our MEP Building Services team in the UK is at the forefront of sustainable and high‑performance building design, and we have a strong track record of exciting projects across the country.

About You

We are seeking Electrical and Mechanical Design Engineers to support and/or lead multidisciplinary (MEP) engineering projects in Defence from start to finish, positively engaging with the client and supporting them in achieving their goals. Our team leads will support you to lead all aspects of the project, including project team, deliverables, resourcing, programme and budget, to deliver high‑quality outputs for our clients. We are excited to see you develop and oversee design solutions and want you to champion an inclusive, supportive culture that works closely and collaboratively, both internally and with external design teams.

Requirements

• A relevant qualification (HNC, HND, Bachelor's, or Master's).
• A proven background in Building Services design within the Defence sector.
• Current or ability to obtain SC clearance.
• Proficiency with BIM processes, including Revit.

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.