Design and Drafting Team Lead

Stantec; Canberra; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Additional leave up to 4 weeks

Learning and talent development

Mentoring

Employee assistance program

Salary continuance insurance

Mental health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

Stantec in Canberra is seeking a Design and Drafting Team Lead to coordinate multi-disciplinary civil infrastructure, urban development and transport projects. You will mentor a team of drafters, manage resourcing and ensure delivery to time, budget and quality standards.

In this role you will build strong client relationships across ACT and NSW, identify technical risks, drive efficient design processes and contribute to winning contracts through high-quality technical input and leadership.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Drafting or Engineering and/or relevant equivalent work experience including documentation for transport and civil infrastructure projects
• Experience leading a team of civil drafters, managing project resourcing and quality of outputs and client deliverables.
• Extensive experience delivering a range of clients in ACT and NSW, all in accordance with their specifications.
• Strong knowledge of local drafting standards
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to solve problems utilising existing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all multi‑disciplinary activities and inputs by the technical team, including specialist inputs, to ensure an integrated technical solution.
• Manage and coordinate design and drafting resources in the ACT and other offices.
• Lead complex geometric design inputs to projects
• Fulfil contract management and supervision roles in addition to contract preparation and tender evaluation.
• Identify opportunities and develop high level relationships with our key transportation and future rail focused clients in line with Stantec business strategies.
• Support project managers/team leaders by undertaking engineering calculation, site investigation, design, report writing, drawing preparation and contract supervision for a variety of projects and to ensure that the outcomes in terms of profit, schedule, technical and quality

Skills

Team Leadership

Civil Drafting

Project Resourcing

Client Relationships

Education

Associate Degree or Diploma in CAD Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

12D

Macros & Scripting

Job description

Design and Drafting Team Lead - ( 260000A8 )

We have a great opportunity for a Design and Drafting Team Leader to join our Community Development team in Canberra, ACT. This role involves coordinating across disciplines to drive efficient delivery, identifying and mitigating technical risks in collaboration with project and design managers, resolving technical issues as they arise, and providing leadership for the efficient delivery of Civil infrastructure, Urban development and Transportation projects.

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.

The Main Responsibilities Of The Team Leader Role

• Manage and coordinate all multi‑disciplinary activities and inputs by the technical team, including specialist inputs, to ensure an integrated technical solution.
• Manage and coordinate design and drafting resources in the ACT and other offices.
• Lead complex geometric design inputs to projects
• Fulfil contract management and supervision roles in addition to contract preparation and tender evaluation.
• Identify opportunities and develop high level relationships with our key transportation and future rail focused clients in line with Stantec business strategies.
• Support project managers/team leaders by undertaking engineering calculation, site investigation, design, report writing, drawing preparation and contract supervision for a variety of projects and to ensure that the outcomes in terms of profit, schedule, technical and quality

Essential Functions

• Lead and oversee the technical delivery of complex and/or major projects to ensure deliverables meet or exceed client and project expectations including resolving any technical issues that arise
• Take responsibility for integrated project delivery across different disciplines and/or business units and seek out opportunities to enhance efficiencies in delivery.
• In consultation with project managers and/or design managers, ensure technical risks of projects are identified and strategies developed and implemented to mitigate them
• Lead complex geometric design inputs to projects working alongside our senior design managers and project managers
• Work on detailed designs and calculations across a variety of transport related infrastructure projects, both urban and rural
• Lead the development of contract documents including technical specifications and coordinate inputs and approvals across multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Undertake construction supervision and quality assurance across Civil infrastructure, urban development and Transportation projects
• Collaborate closely with project team, managers, leaders and members of the organisation to achieve a coordinated approach to delivery projects
• Plan, program and coordinate studies, investigation, design and construction management projects, as Team Leader or Design Manager, to deliver the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards.
• Effectively develop people by acting as a mentor, developing them to their full potential.
• Work inclusively with clients and key stakeholders during the development of technical solutions and project outcomes that create value for clients and provide Stantec with a differentiator in the market.
• Develop and maintain key client relationships in Canberra and within ACT.
• Engage with senior members of client organisations and partners to elevate the brand of Stantec and to position the team for future success
• Liaise continually with the client to ensure that their requirements are met and that any concerns are heard and addressed for the future.
• Develop new client relationships to help expand Stantec’s market share.
• Effectively develop commercial arrangements with our project partners, whether they are consultants or contractors

About You

• Qualifications in Drafting or Engineering and/or relevant equivalent work experience including documentation for transport and civil infrastructure projects
• Experience in leading a team of civil drafters, managing project resourcing and quality of outputs and client deliverables.
• Extensive experience delivering a range of clients in ACT and NSW, all in accordance with their specifications.
• Good understanding of Common Data Environments, AutoCAD Macros and Scripts to automate repetitive tasks.
• Extensive experience in the operation of software design tools such as AutoCAD packages
• Basic knowledge in Civil 3D or 12D would be useful.
• Strong knowledge of local drafting standards
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to solve problems utilising existing procedures.
• Strong client focus, high level of motivation and dedication and the ability to work well in a team environment.

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.

Qualifications

Minimum of associate Degree or Diploma/Certificate relevant to Computer-Aided Design Technology

Primary Location: Australia-Australian Capital Territory-Canberra

Organization: BC-3040 CommDev-AU New South Wales

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Travel: No

Schedule: Full-time

Job Posting: Apr 22, 2026, 2:31:02 PM

Req ID: 260000A8

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