Structural Engineering Team Lead – Water

Overview

In this role, you lead the Structural Engineering group within Stantec’s Water offices, guiding technical delivery and cross-office collaboration. You’ll shape team capabilities, mentor staff, and ensure projects meet budget, schedule, and quality targets. You’ll work hands-on with state-of-the-art techniques and travel regularly to engage regional teams. This is a strategic, client-facing leadership position that drives growth and technical excellence in water-related structures.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• pension plan
• holidays
• private medical insurance
• gym membership discount
• flexible working arrangements

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and line management for the Structural Team across the region
• Deliver structural design expertise for water-related projects using advanced techniques
• Coordinate with Pune for better collaboration and scale
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to high quality standards
• Influence stakeholders through strong technical knowledge and communication
• Plan and coordinate resources with group managers
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of design, survey, drafting, and contract management standards
• Liaise with internal and external clients to build trust in the team’s capabilities
• Provide technical training and mentorship to staff
• Review and check peers’ work and focus on priorities
• Support ongoing development and mentoring of regional team members
• Build relationships with new clients and key stakeholders
• Adopt a hands-on approach to project delivery

Key requirements

• Chartered member of a relevant engineering institution (e.g., IStructE, ICE) with hands-on experience in structural engineering and water-related projects
• Degree qualified in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related subject with knowledge of water retaining structures
• Experience in managing and mentoring junior staff
• Experience overseeing project budgets and timelines for structural elements
• Ability to prepare and review technical documents, reports and proposals

• leadership
• excellent communication
• mentoring
• structural design
• water engineering experience
• state-of-the-art design techniques

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