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Stantec Principal Structural Engineer - Water Sector in Manchester, United Kingdom
Are you passionate about Structural Engineering within the Water Sector?
Stantec are actively involved in the design and management of major projects across the Water Sector – with exciting long-term frameworks in place with water sector clients across the UK and Ireland. We are trusted by our clients to ensure the successful delivery of major projects across the UK and overseas.
As part of the growth of our Water Sector teams, we have a new opportunity for a Principal Structural Engineer to join our team. The role can be based from any of Stantec's offices in the North of England or Scotland, with hybrid working allowing for a combination of in-office and home working.
As a Principal Structural Engineer, you will be leading the delivery of high-quality structural input to major projects and programmes across our extensive portfolio of water frameworks. Projects will be varied, but include the design of water retaining concrete structures, dams / reservoirs, concrete and steel buildings, site inspections and assessment of existing structures.
You will also be required from time to time to undertake site surveys, field investigations, condition surveys and feasibility studies and to prepare technical reports.
As a senior member of our Structural Engineering community, you will be called upon to act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues. There will also be the opportunity for you to lead on growing and developing a team around you, both through the development of existing team members and through recruitment.
What we offer
People Culture: Friendly, inclusive, and collaborative environment.
Awards: Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024. Awarded ‘Consultancy of the Year’ at the Water Industry Awards 2023.
Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, private medical insurance, group income protection, life assurance, discounted gym membership, and more.
Flexible Working: Locations and arrangements to suit your needs.
Great Projects: Work on award-winning water sector projects across the UK and Ireland.
Excellent Team Members: Collaborate with and learn from industry-renowned water sector professionals.
Training and Development: Industry-leading and first-of-its-kind training and paid professional subscriptions.
About You
You will have prior experience of working within a senior Structural Engineering role, with the ability to lead and carry out structural design for a variety of concrete, steel, and masonry structures. You will also have experience of the design of water retaining structures.
In addition to your structural design experience, you’ll have a good knowledge of civil and geotechnical engineering, and an awareness of mechanical and electrical engineering sufficient to enable collaborative working with these other disciplines.
You will have experience of structural engineering software such as Tedds Staad.PRO, Robot Structures or similar FEM analysis software, and have experience working within a 3D design environment.
If you’re someone who has a broad range of structural and civil engineering experience and are looking to further develop your career within a forward-thinking consultancy, then we would love to hear from you.
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About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 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 are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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