Principal Civil Engineer - Infrastructure

Are you passionate about designing infrastructure that creates lasting social value for people, places and the environment? Join Stantec's growing Civil Infrastructure team in Bristol.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer to join our team, delivering innovative infrastructure projects across the South West and beyond. You'll work across a diverse portfolio of developments, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions while benefiting from flexible working and excellent career development opportunities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You'll lead the technical delivery of civil infrastructure projects across a range of sectors, working from concept and planning through to detailed design and construction support.

You'll collaborate with colleagues across our buildings, environmental and transportation teams to deliver integrated solutions, while mentoring junior engineers and technicians and supporting the continued growth of the Bristol team.

YOUR IMPACT

You will:

• Lead the technical delivery of civil infrastructure projects.
• Design and review highway and drainage infrastructure.
• Deliver projects from concept through to construction.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and clients.
• Liaise with local authorities, highway and drainage authorities, utility companies and other stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technicians.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to a high technical standard.
• Support business development and contribute to the growth of our Bristol team.
• Help deliver innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions.

ABOUT YOU

You'll have a BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, with significant consultancy experience delivering civil infrastructure projects. Ideally, you'll be professionally qualified or working towards Chartered Engineer status.

You'll also have:

• Strong experience in highway and drainage design from concept through to detailed design.
• Good knowledge of relevant UK standards and infrastructure design principles.
• Experience leading projects and working with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and project management skills.
• Experience mentoring engineers and technicians.
• Experience with Civil 3D and InfoDrainage would be advantageous.
• A passion for sustainable, high-quality engineering solutions.

WHY JOIN US?

We put people first: A friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone is supported to succeed.

We are driven to achieve: Recognised among the Top 50 Companies to Work For by Glassdoor and as one of the world's top sustainable companies.

We do what is right: Industry-leading training, professional subscriptions and structured career development.

We are better together: A supportive team with opportunities to collaborate across the wider Stantec business.

Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension, private medical insurance, life assurance, flexible annual leave and more.

Hybrid / Flexible Working: A flexible hybrid approach from our Bristol office, supporting projects across the South West and beyond.