Principal Structural Engineer

The Opportunity Are you an experienced Structural Engineer with a passion for leading complex projects, mentoring teams, and actively shaping business growth? Stantec is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to join our dynamic Civil and Structural Engineering team in Leeds. This is a pivotal role where you'll take full responsibility for project outcomes, champion design innovation, and play a key part in securing new opportunities and fostering strong client relationships.

About The Role As a Principal Structural Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of project delivery, leading your team in the successful execution of challenging structural engineering projects. Beyond technical excellence, you'll gain significant experience in managing resources, overseeing financial performance and engaging in strategic business development. This role offers the chance to truly make an impact, contributing to our continued success and guiding the professional development of your team.

You will be involved in the following:

• Lead Project Delivery: Take complete ownership of civil and structural engineering projects, ensuring high-quality designs, adherence to deadlines and budgets, and full compliance with health and safety regulations and quality assurance procedures.
• Manage & Develop Your Team: Oversee your team's efforts, allocate resources effectively, and address any HR-related issues. You'll be a key mentor, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Drive Business Growth: Actively engage in sales planning, participate in project bids, and lead tender interviews to secure a sustainable pipeline of work. You'll cultivate strong client relationships and contribute to marketing and sales strategies.
• Financial & Contractual Oversight: Monitor project financial performance, manage change control processes, and oversee contractual matters, ensuring profitability and resolving any issues promptly.
• Promote Innovation: Champion design innovation across your team and contribute to divisional task groups, staying at the forefront of engineering best practices.

About You You will ideally be a Chartered Engineer with demonstrable experience in Structural Engineering Demonstrable experience leading complex projects from inception to completion Proven ability to manage and mentor engineering teams, fostering professional development and addressing performance Strong understanding of quality assurance, commercial governance, and health and safety regulations Experience in business development activities, including sales planning, bidding, and client relationship management Excellent financial acumen, with experience in project budgeting, cost control, and change management A proactive approach to problem-solving and a passion for design innovation.

Why Join us? Our People Culture: We're a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environment Awards: Stantec were awarded the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best place to work - Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards as well as being consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world. Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots more. Flexible working arrangements Great Projects in all of our sectors across the UK&I Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions To hear what some of our employees say about life at Stantec, please click on My Stantec Stories.

About Stantec As a global design leader with over 31,000 engineers, architects, scientists, and project managers, Stantec is dedicated to designing with communities in mind. Our diverse expertise allows us to tackle projects of all sizes from complex urban developments to impactful neighbourhood initiatives, while connecting across our worldwide network to support one another and share knowledge. This commitment not only helps the communities we serve to thrive but enriches the growth and experience of our own people. In the UK and Ireland, our growing team of 4,000 is both agile and influential, able to make a meaningful difference by creating solutions that respect the environment and enhance community value. Whether you’re just starting your career or are an experienced professional, your voice is valued here. Our collaborative culture encourages entrepreneurial thinking, ensuring everyone’s ideas are heard. Our approach for clients is grounded in the belief that we’re stronger together. By merging Hydrock’s capabilities with Stantec’s multidisciplinary services in buildings, infrastructure, environmental science, energy, and sustainability, we’re uniquely positioned as a major force in the UK market, providing a powerful platform for future growth.

What We Offer Inspiring and supportive colleagues Recognition for hard work and career progression Opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills Competitive starting salary Community involvement through “Stantec in the Community” initiatives Flexible benefits, including a green car leasing scheme A Culture of Inclusion and Opportunity Stantec champions diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we’re committed to creating a supportive environment where every employee can perform at their best. Flexibility is essential to our culture, and we aim to accommodate all employees fairly. We consider all application individually with the required qualifications and knowledge without regard to any of the protected characteristics. We would like to provide everyone with a fair selection, assessment and employment experience so we ask with are made aware of any physical or neurodiverse condition within your application for which appropriate reasonable adjustments can be made by us.

Ready to Take the Next Step? Once you’ve applied through our careers site, we strive to respond promptly after reviewing your application. The employer for this position is Hydrock Consultants Ltd, part of the Stantec group of companies.