Principal Civil Engineer | Urban Development
Maroochydore, Queensland, Australia
Category: Civil Engineering
Description
Principal Civil Engineer | Urban Development
Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer - Urban Development to join our Community Development team in Southeast Queensland. In this role you will oversee the civil design and documentation on a variety of urban development projects in both the public and private sectors, across an extensive regional client portfolio. You will have the opportunity to resolve design constraints, coordinating projects, interfacing with various disciplines and deliver projects with the support of a multi-disciplinary team. The role can be based in either Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast), Carrara (Gold Coast or Springfield (Ipswich) Stantec office.
With Stantec, 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.
The Principal Civil Engineer will also be involved in initiating and managing business development opportunities, actively participate in and lead client service through establishing and maintaining strong relationships.
Day to day tasks would involve:
Design, coordination and project management of urban development projects, from feasibility through to construction
Prepare technical reports and specifications
Provide technical expertise to clients and support projects
Manage projects including scheduling and the preparation of project budgets
Coordinate between disciplines on multidisciplinary projects
Prepare and review proposals, variation estimates and submission documents
Contribute to the development of Stantec’s knowledge and skills in civil engineering including planning, design, and construction
Maintain existing and develop new, trusted relationships with key clients
Assist in the securing and delivery of projects by way of business development and client relationship management
What you will bring to the team
Bachelor of Civil Engineering
Substantial experience in civil engineering design and the delivery of urban development projects (essential)
Experience and a sound understanding of current civil engineering technologies, including design, modelling and construction
Project management skills
Business development skills, local industry knowledge and connections in the market
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including report writing.
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 30,000 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.
How to apply
Please click on Apply and submit your resume.
Qualifications
Minimum qualification required is Bachelor of Civil Engineering
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
Stantec does not request money transfers or application fees in the recruitment process. If you are a recipient of this type of offer or solicitation, you should assume that such individuals and organizations are not making legitimate offers of employment. Please note all legitimate open positions with Stantec can be found on our website. If you have any further questions or concerns on this topic, please Contact Us.
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.
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Company
Stantec
Stantec empowers clients, people, and communities to rise to the world’s greatest challenges at a time when the world faces more unprecedented concerns than ever before.
We are a global leader in sustainable architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting.
Our professionals deliver the expertise, technology, and innovation communities need to manage aging infrastructure, demographic and population changes, the energy transition, and more.
Today’s communities transcend geographic borders. At Stantec, community means everyone with an interest in the work that we do—from our project teams and industry colleagues to our clients and the people our work impacts. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.
We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.
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