We are looking for an experienced Associate Civil Engineer to join our thriving Civil Infrastructure team in Oxford or Reading , helping us deliver innovative and sustainable engineering solutions across the South-East and beyond.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of an established and collaborative team with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects. You will play a key role in supporting the continued growth of our regional business, working alongside talented professionals across civil engineering, transport, buildings and environmental disciplines to create integrated solutions for our clients.
With flexible and hybrid working options available, we offer a supportive environment where you can achieve a strong work-life balance while continuing to develop your career.
About The Role:
As an Associate Civil Engineer, you will take a leading role in the delivery of a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects, managing technical delivery, supporting project teams and helping shape the future growth of our Civil Infrastructure offering.
You will lead and mentor a team of engineers and technicians, providing technical guidance while ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the technical delivery and approval of civil infrastructure projects across a range of sectors.
- Managing project teams, supporting the development of engineers and technicians through coaching and mentoring.
- Taking ownership of project delivery, ensuring schemes are completed on time, within budget and to client expectations.
- Reviewing and approving technical outputs, ensuring quality and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Delivering infrastructure designs from concept and planning stages through to detailed design and construction.
- Working closely with clients, contractors, utility providers, drainage authorities and highway authorities.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across Stantec to deliver coordinated and innovative solutions.
- Supporting business growth through strong client relationships and identifying opportunities for future work.
- You will have the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects, influencing the design and delivery of infrastructure schemes while continuing to develop your technical and leadership skills.
Your Impact:
In this role, you will:
- Help deliver infrastructure solutions that create lasting value for communities and the environment.
- Lead the successful delivery of complex civil engineering projects across the region and beyond.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to ensure high-quality design outcomes.
- Support and inspire the next generation of engineers through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
- Build trusted relationships with clients, stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
- Work collaboratively with experts across multiple disciplines to deliver sustainable and coordinated solutions.
- Contribute to the continued growth and success of Stantec’s Civil Infrastructure team.
- Play a key role in shaping projects that improve places and enhance people’s everyday lives.
About You:
We are looking for an experienced civil engineer who is passionate about delivering innovative infrastructure solutions and is ready to take the next step in their career within a growing team.
You will have:
- An MEng or BEng qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Significant experience delivering civil infrastructure design projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of highway and drainage infrastructure design.
- Experience managing projects throughout the full lifecycle, from concept and planning through to detailed design and delivery.
- Experience coordinating with clients, local authorities, statutory bodies and other technical disciplines.
- Proven ability to manage and mentor junior engineers and technicians.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships internally and externally.
- Experience using design software such as Civils 3D and InfoDrainage would be advantageous.
- Experience with utility coordination and multidisciplinary project delivery would be beneficial.
- A commitment to delivering high-quality engineering solutions and driving continuous improvement.
If you are looking for an opportunity to take ownership of exciting infrastructure projects, develop your leadership skills and make a meaningful impact within a collaborative team, we would love to hear from you
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.
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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: 8329
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