Principal Civil Engineer

Stantec
Cardiff
The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to join us based in our Cardiff.

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

Then come and join us at Stantec!

As a highly experienced Civil engineering designer , you will lead the project delivery on a range of Civil Engineering projects , taking responsibility for all aspects of project delivery from resourcing , technical QA and client management.

Responsibilities

  • Aspects of project delivery
  • Design team coordination / attendance at DTMs and workshops
  • Contributing to technical standards and innovation
  • Project QA
  • Manage the development of Civil engineering design packages including:
    • Surface and Foul Water Drainage design, including SAB Compliance and management of connection agreements
    • Levels and cut and fill design
    • Highways and externals design
About You

  • MEng or BEng in civil engineering.
  • Chartered membership/ Associate membership of the ICE OR working towards Chartership.
  • Significant experience in civil engineering design associated with building developments
  • Strong understanding of SAB Legislation and a proven track record in managing projects through the SAB Process
  • Self-motivated team player with good people skills.
  • Strong communication , analysis, technical design and drawing skills.
  • Experience using AutoCAD , InfoDrainage , Civil3D , Collaborative model platforms , NBS Chorus
  • Someone ambitious, who believes in our values and wishes to be part of Stantec and our success.

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

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

#CivilEngineeringBuildings #Cardiff

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 [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

Posted 2026-03-08

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