Civil Engineer - Buildings

As our Buildings business continues to grow, we’re looking for a Civil Engineer to join our expanding team based in Birmingham.

Are you a Civil Engineer looking to work on some of the UK’s most exciting and complex building projects? Do you want to be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that is shaping sustainable communities and redefining what’s possible in the built environment?

This is an opportunity to develop your career on high-profile projects while being supported by a collaborative culture that encourages innovation, technical excellence and continuous professional development.

At Stantec, we’re recognised for delivering innovative, sustainable solutions that create lasting value for our clients and the communities they serve. Our Buildings team partners with leading public and private sector organisations to deliver projects across commercial, healthcare, education, residential, life sciences, defence, industrial, advanced manufacturing, aviation and mixed-use developments.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As a Civil Engineer within our Buildings team, you’ll play a key role in the delivery of infrastructure design for a diverse range of building developments across the UK.

Working as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to every stage of project delivery, from initial feasibility and planning through detailed design, construction and project completion. You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of your work while collaborating with colleagues across civil, structural, MEP, environmental and transportation disciplines to deliver coordinated engineering solutions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering civil engineering designs for a wide variety of building developments.
• Designing highways, access roads, levels strategies, external works and utility infrastructure.
• Preparing surface water and foul water drainage strategies using Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) principles.
• Producing engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications and design drawings.
• Using industry-standard software such as Civil 3D, InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow and AutoCAD to develop innovative engineering solutions.
• Supporting Flood Risk Assessments and drainage strategies where required.
• Liaising with local authorities, statutory undertakers, approval bodies and external stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Coordinating designs with structural, MEP, geotechnical, environmental and planning teams to ensure fully integrated project solutions.
• Applying CDM 2015 principles by identifying, managing and communicating design risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Attending client meetings, design reviews and site visits while building strong relationships with clients and project partners.
• Supporting the successful delivery of projects to programme, budget and quality expectations.
• Contributing to mentoring and knowledge sharing across the wider Civil Engineering team.

YOUR IMPACT:

At Stantec, you’ll help shape the places where people live, learn, work and thrive.

Your designs will support the delivery of resilient, sustainable developments that positively impact communities while helping clients achieve their environmental and net zero ambitions. Whether delivering innovative drainage strategies, designing infrastructure for major healthcare facilities or supporting cutting-edge science and technology developments, your work will make a lasting difference.

You’ll be empowered to bring new ideas, embrace digital innovation and collaborate with technical experts from across our global business, helping deliver practical engineering solutions to complex challenges.

ABOUT YOU:

We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving engineering challenges, values collaboration and is passionate about delivering high-quality design solutions.

You’ll have:

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience delivering civil engineering design within a consultancy environment.
• Experience working on building developments across sectors such as commercial, residential, education, healthcare, industrial or mixed-use.
• Knowledge of highways, drainage, external works and utility infrastructure design.
• Experience using Civil 3D, InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, AutoCAD or equivalent design software.
• A good understanding of UK design standards, approval processes and relevant legislation.
• An appreciation of Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS), flood risk and climate resilience principles.
• Knowledge of CDM 2015 and the management of design risk.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and contribute to successful project delivery.
• Working towards, or already holding, Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or another relevant professional institution.

WHY JOIN US:

• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
•  We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.

To hear what some of our existing UK&I workforce say about life at Stantec, please click on My Stantec Stories.

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.