
Senior Civil Engineer
Job Description
We have a great opportunity for a Principal or Senior Civil Engineer to join our growing Community Development business in South East Queensland. Based in either Springfield or Brisbane and reporting to the Group Leader, you will be engaged in civil design and project management related to civil infrastructure and urban development projects. There will also be an opportunity to either lead significantly or contribute to Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games related infrastructure projects. This is an excellent career pathway for an experienced Civil Engineer who seeks to grow their technical and leadership capabilities in a global engineering consultancy.
Our approach to community development consulting covers master planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, recreation facilities, and streetscapes. We activate urban downtowns, suburban centers, small towns, and rural areas—and the multimodal corridors that connect us to the places we work, live, and thrive.
Working closely with the communities we serve, we create future-forward destinations that unlock vibrant economic centers, establish resilient communities, and make places that feel like home.
About the role
The role will require independent design, project delivery and stakeholder management and will suit an experienced Civil Engineer with good technical design background, strong consulting engineering and project delivery skills.
Day to day tasks would involve:
Civil design and project management relating to land, urban and subdivisions
Construction phase support, design review, stakeholder management, liaison with authorities, reporting, contract administration and quality audits.
Liaising with engineers, designers, and drafters
Adhering to professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures.
Managing clients and other consultants.
Assist with project management and business development.
Support Project Leaders Managers in completing projects in terms of program, profitability, technical risk management and overall Client satisfaction.
To be successful for this role you'll need:
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
Demonstrated experience in the civil engineering related to design and project management of civil infrastructure projects
Knowledge of applicable Australian standards, codes and state requirements
Hold CP Eng and / or RPEQ registration or be in a position to obtain in the next 12 months.
What we offer
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
Professional Memberships
Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
Service Recognition Awards
* Employee Assistance Program
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.
Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.
We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
Culture
Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI+, neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.
We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We’re better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we’re committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.
How to apply
If this position is of interest, submit your application online.
For confidential enquiries, contact Sanjay Kumar on 07- 3113 5080
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