Senior Civil Engineer - ( 260000GY )
Description
About the role
Our established and vibrant Buildings Civil team is experiencing strong growth and is looking for a Senior Civil Engineer to join the team. This role is suitable for a qualified candidate who enjoys working on a diverse range of projects and contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality civil engineering outcomes. The ideal candidate will have experience in the design and delivery of commercial building civil projects.
This role includes project design and delivery across a range of projects and sectors. Projects range from early concept design and master planning through to detailed design and construction documentation.
You’ll be part of a well-established and growing team of social and professional engineers, delivering impactful projects across sectors such as health, education, sports and leisure, defence, retail, and commercial buildings.
Successful applicants will have a strong technical design background, along with consulting engineering and project delivery experience. You will have the opportunity to forge a rewarding career path in a successful global consultancy, working on some of the state’s most iconic and complex projects while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of industry-leading professionals.
Responsibilities include:
- Deliver quality engineering and technical activities to achieve successful projects.
- Ideally have experience dealing with a range of clients and stakeholders including local authorities, government bodies and commercial companies
- Self-management skills will be as important as your technical design and project management abilities.
- Prioritise workloads whilst ensuring our clients needs are met whilst maintaining strong and trusting working relationships with your colleague's both locally and across the international Stantec team.
- Build and develop your professional profile both internally and externally by consistently demonstrating an ability to successfully deliver projects.
- Maintain an appropriate level of service to Clients.
- Assist with project management and business development.
- Support Project Engineers in completing projects in terms of program, profitability, technical risk management and overall Client satisfaction.
- Execute project design, documentation and contract administration services including regular project reviews.
- Be accurate, diligent and professional.
- Participate in meetings with clients and other consultants.
Qualifications
To be successful for this role you'll need:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or similar qualification
- Ideally 7-10 years professional experience in the consulting or engineering industry.
- Skills in design software such as 12D and AutoCAD would be advantageous but not essential.
- Sound knowledge of relevant Australian Standards
- Ability to apply technical expertise in a way which balances commercial profitability, QA adherence, risk management and the morale of others.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Technically strong in terms of understanding the key elements of the design and construction associated with Civil Engineering works.
- Ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to use initiative and think outside the box
- Positive, can-do attitude
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 approximately 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.
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How to apply
If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.
Primary Location : Australia-New South Wales-Sydney
Organization : BC-3013 Buildings-AU New South Wales
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Jul 8, 2026, 6:31:37 PM
Req ID: 260000GY
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit 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. 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
