Senior or Principal Civil Engineer - Rivers & Coastal
About the role
This is a Senior or Principal Engineer position within our River and Coastal Team, based in Exeter, Plymouth, Taunton, Bristol, or Cardiff. You will lead the design and management of a diverse portfolio of river, coastal, and land development projects, including flood risk management, river engineering, and strategic land development schemes for public and private sector clients.
Responsibilities
- Prepare designs for drainage strategies, flood risk management, river engineering, and river restoration schemes.
- Undertake calculations and reports for planning and design stages.
- Prepare plans and drawings at all stages of the project development cycle (concept through to construction).
- Design earthworks, river structures, and drainage schemes, and prepare associated specifications.
- Ensure high-quality delivery in design through QA checks.
- Engage with the Environment Agency and other stakeholders to obtain necessary approvals.
- Liaise with clients, third-party bodies, and multi-disciplinary teams on all relevant aspects of projects.
- Support projects during the construction stage, including site queries and inspections.
- Grow the team and mentor junior engineers, with potential for line management.
- Provide project management support (training available where experience is limited).
About You
- Civil Engineering degree or similar qualification.
- Chartered professional status, or close to application.
- Previous experience in an infrastructure or environmental design role.
- Experience producing Flood Risk Assessments and designing sustainable drainage systems (SuDS), with knowledge of relevant standards and guidelines.
- Experience working with other disciplines and stakeholders on design and detailing of works.
- Ability to represent the employer in client-facing roles.
- Ability to work independently.
Advantageous Experience
- AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
- InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage or similar drainage design software.
- Project management experience.
- Line management experience.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global community of over 34,000 employees across 450+ locations in 6 continents. In the UK, we have been serving clients and communities for over 150 years, planning, designing, and delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions. Our teams translate client visions into deliverable plans, efficient designs, and valued consents, grounded in technical excellence and market insight. We are committed to supporting clean growth, economic transformation, and the needs of future communities.