Principal Civil Engineer

Principal Civil Engineer – Water Infrastructure Stantec’s Water team in Australia is expanding and we are looking for a Principal Civil Engineer – Team Lead based in our Sydney Olympic Park office. This role will provide technical expertise and lead technical teams to deliver the most appropriate technical solution for key water and wastewater projects. About The Role You will plan, program and coordinate studies, investigations, design and construction‑management projects as a Team Leader to deliver the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards. You will develop strong working relationships with clients by delivering valuable business solutions and understanding the client’s business. A Day In The Life Coordinate all multi‑disciplinary activities and inputs by the technical team, including specialist inputs, to ensure an integrated technical solution. Focus on the development of our water and wastewater project delivery expertise, locally and across the ANZ business. Support our delivery teams during design and construction, acting in a senior leadership and management role on projects. Assist in the pursuit and proposal phase of key business development opportunities. Undertake internal technical reviews and verification checks on all aspects of water and wastewater projects. Identify opportunities and develop high level relationships with our key utility clients and future water focused clients in line with Stantec business strategies. Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal and ensuring that proposals are prepared to a high standard. Lead engineering projects and manage internal engineering disciplines as well as subcontractors. Facilitate design coordination and review meetings with clients and stakeholders. To Be Successful For This Role You’ll Present Tertiary qualification in a relevant engineering field along with CPEng (or ability to obtain). Over 10‑years civil/infrastructure engineering experience – design and construction. Exceptional leadership abilities including managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams. Advanced knowledge of water and wastewater services and the delivery environment. Highly developed problem‑solving and negotiation skills to resolve disputes that arise. Strong understanding of D&C or alternative delivery projects. Solid report writing with the ability to tell a compelling story. Benefits Flexible Working Arrangements – including options to work part time and flexibility to work from home. Learning and Talent Development Programs and Training. Purchasing up to four weeks additional leave. Professional Registration and Memberships. Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) and Salary Packaging. Honorarium Spot Bonus Program – recognition of broader water industry contributions to relevant committees and conferences. Employee Resource Groups such as and Connecting employees across Stantec through our Developing Professionals Group. Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Program. Service Recognition Awards. How To Apply Please submit your most recent CV outlining your experience relevant to this role by following the ‘apply’ link. No agency CVs will be accepted. Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr