Senior Civil Engineer - Buildings

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Birmingham seeks a Senior Civil Engineer to deliver multi-disciplinary projects across the entire lifecycle. You will be responsible for civil engineering planning and design, ensuring high-quality delivery and collaboration with stakeholders. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Civil Engineering, is either Chartered or working towards it, and has a strong background in client engagement and project management. This role offers a supportive culture with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible working

Competitive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in civil engineering with strong project delivery skills.
• Ability to influence and engage clients effectively.
• Preference for candidates who can manage junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering planning and design solutions.
• Prepare design plans and drawings through all development stages.
• Ensure high-quality delivery in design through QA checks.
• Liaise with stakeholders for approvals.

Skills

Civil engineering design

Client engagement

Coaching junior engineers

Drainage Strategies for Planning

Sustainable drainage solutions

Earthworks modelling

Pavement design

AutoCAD/Civils 3D

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

Civils 3D

Job description

Overview

Are you a Senior Civil Engineer with experience in the buildings sector? Do you have a passion for delivering projects for a variety of clients?

We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join us within our Buildings team in Birmingham. We are looking for someone with expertise in civil engineering design to deliver multi-disciplinary projects for the entire lifecycle – from feasibility, concept and planning submission through to construction details and site inspections. Our projects are varied and frequently require collaboration with multiple discipline experts across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of civil engineering planning and design solutions
• Prepare plans and drawings at all stages of the development cycle (concept through to construction)
• Design earthworks, internal site roads, pavements and drainage and prepare the associated specifications
• Ensure high-quality delivery in design through QA checks
• Liaise with Local Authorities and other stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals
• Deliver highway schemes, S38/S278 – both preliminary and detailed, and S104 applications
• Prepare fee proposals and determine project scope, budget and programme
• Delegate and supervise the work of more junior team members and act as a coach
• Liaise with clients, third-party bodies and multi-disciplinary teams on all relevant aspects of projects

Key Requirements

• Experienced Civil Engineer, degree qualified, and Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or progressing toward chartership) with the ICE
• Proven experience delivering commercially successful projects with strong client engagement skills and the ability to influence
• Preference for experience in coaching and managing junior engineers and collaborating with the wider project delivery team
• Experience in: Drainage Strategies for Planning; Sustainable drainage solutions for building developments; Earthworks modelling (or willingness to learn); Pavement design (or willingness to learn); Infodrainage and AutoCAD/Civils 3d (or equivalent)

Why Stantec?

We offer a collaborative, people-first culture that supports your professional growth, wellbeing, and career aspirations. You’ll work alongside some of the industry’s most talented professionals on projects that make a difference. Plus, we offer flexible working, a competitive benefits package, and plenty of opportunities to advance.

Join us

Join us in shaping communities that thrive. Apply today and let’s build a better future together.

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 [e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

ReqID: 7999