Engineering Jobs

Senior Civil Engineer - Energy

Stantec • Edinburgh, Scotland

Salary

£56k – £56k

Posted

23 August 2026

Sponsor match

high

Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)

Role overview

Stantec is hiring a Senior Civil Engineer - Energy in Edinburgh, a engineering role. The advertised salary is £56k – £56k. Stantec holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

The UK energy sector is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rising demand, evolving regulations, and ambitious net-zero targets. Innovation is at the heart of this change, creating opportunities to deliver sustainable infrastructure that will have a lasting impact. We are looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join Stantec's Energy & Resources team and be part of this exciting journey. Working across four key sectors-Waterpower & Dams, Waste & Generation, Transmission & Distribution…

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Visa sponsorship snapshot

Employer: Stantec — confirmed licensed sponsor
Visa route: Skilled Worker
Advertised salary: £56k – £56k
How this salary compares: about 18% above the £48,000 median across 914 engineering roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Similar roles nearby: 19 other live engineering roles in Edinburgh — browse them
Posted: 23 August 2026
How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.

About this sector

Engineering roles spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and chemical disciplines are regularly sponsored by UK employers. Demand is strongest in infrastructure, construction, defence, and advanced manufacturing. Sponsored engineering vacancies frequently appear at Tier 1 contractors, consultancy firms, and utilities companies that recruit internationally to fill technical skills gaps.