Senior Civil Designer

Stantec; Canberra; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Civil Designer to join their Community Development team in Canberra. The role involves overseeing projects, leading design documentation, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates have significant design experience and proficiency in civil engineering software. The company offers flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment focused on professional development.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Option to purchase additional leave

Learning and Talent Development Programs

Mentoring opportunities

Professional Memberships

Salary Continuance Insurance

Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of design experience in an engineering consultancy.
• Familiarity with local authority and state government approval requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage projects to ensure high technical standards.
• Lead the Project Design team in producing accurate design documentation.
• Provide specialist technical input into complex problems.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Associate Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

12d

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Civil Designer to join our Community Development team in Canberra. Reporting to the Civil/Transport Team Lead, you will work on projects delivering solutions in Transport, civil, sports, land and subdivision projects within Canberra and surrounds. The role will suit an experienced Civil Designer who has worked on multi-disciplined civil projects for Councils, Local government, Main Roads, or developers.

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 as part of the team, with guidance from our senior engineers and support from our specialist engineering designers and technical leads, you will ensure that all projects are completed in accordance with relevant standards, specifications, and drawings. Your role is crucial in delivering high-quality outcomes to our clients, requiring a sound knowledge of civil engineering and construction processes. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of social and professional engineers to deliver great projects.

Our culture has a strong focus on learning, personal development and training. The seniors are hands-on with delivering projects, however, allow employees opportunities to gain more responsibility and more ownership/autonomy over their work.

We offer flexible work arrangements such as work from home, staggered hours and other flexibility options. Our supportive work environment allows you to tailor your career path ensuring planned investment into your training and development as well as access to long term career opportunities

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Oversee and manage projects, drafters and designers to ensure work output is of a technically high standard and activities are commercially viable for the business.
• Lead the Project Design team through the provision of accurate and effective design documentation in an efficient manner.
• Be a technical expert to support the Business Unit in the completion of design and documentation for transport, urban development, civil infrastructure and sports fields.
• Be proficient in developing 12d/Civil 3D models for projects in line with the project brief and specifications.
• Provide specialist technical input and advice into complex technical problems.

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Associate Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years of design experience in an engineering consultancy as a civil designer
• Familiarity with local authority and state government approval and regulatory requirement
• Experience in the operation of software design tools such as 12d, Synergy, AutoCAD packages and Civil 3D
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an eye for detail and a strong focus on the production of quality outputs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ongoing commitment to professional development through self-study, training and seminars, and maintaining your Continual Professional Development (CPD).

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 31,000 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

If this position is of interest, submit your application online.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

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