Cambridge is evolving rapidly, with ambitious plans shaping how the city grows, connects, and thrives. At Stantec , we’re playing a key role in delivering the infrastructure that makes that future possible.
As our Cambridge office continues to grow, we’re looking for an experienced Principal Technician to join our established Civils team. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of high-profile, technically complex projects across the Eastern region—contributing to developments that will define communities for years to come.
From residential and mixed-use schemes to major infrastructure and regeneration projects, you’ll be part of a team turning ideas into real, buildable outcomes.
ABOUT THE ROLE
You’ll play a central role in project delivery, supporting schemes from early concept through to construction.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Producing and coordinating high-quality 2D and 3D drawings
- Developing Civils 3D models across highways, drainage, earthworks, and pavement design
- Supporting multi-disciplinary teams to ensure designs are accurate, coordinated, and buildable
- Taking on a CAD leadership role , contributing to technical audits, design checks, and quality reviews
- Collaborating with engineers, project managers, contractors, and plant teams to ensure smooth delivery
Experience with Navisworks would be advantageous, particularly in supporting model coordination and design integration.
YOUR IMPACT
Your work will directly influence how projects are delivered ensuring designs move seamlessly from concept to construction.
You’ll help:
- Improve design quality and consistency across projects
- Strengthen coordination between disciplines
- Deliver models and drawings that contractors can rely on
- Raise technical standards within the team through leadership and mentorship
Ultimately, your contribution will be visible in the infrastructure and developments that shape Cambridge and the surrounding region.
ABOUT YOU
You’re an experienced Technician who takes pride in delivering high-quality, accurate work and understands the importance of well-coordinated design.
You’ll bring:
- Strong CAD and drafting expertise , ideally with Civils 3D
- Experience in highway and infrastructure design
- A background in land development or infrastructure projects
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and improving workflows
- The ability to collaborate effectively across multi-disciplinary teams
You’re someone who doesn’t just follow standards you help raise them.
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 - 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.
Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.
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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] we will talk to you about how we can support you.
ReqID: 8588
