Lead Civil Engineer – Roads & Highways, Perth

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Perth; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Additional leave up to 4 weeks

Development programs

Mentoring opportunities

Friendly team environment

Professional memberships

Salary continuance insurance

Mental health & wellbeing programs

Service recognition awards

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Stantec in Perth is seeking an experienced Team Leader / Principal Civil Engineer – Roads & Highways to join on a permanent basis. You will lead major road/highway projects, mentor a team of engineers, and manage client relationships while aligning with WA transport growth.

The role combines technical excellence, project delivery, and business development support in a collaborative, global consultancy. A strong hands-on presence with leadership responsibilities is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Significant experience delivering roads and highways projects in a consulting environment.
• Demonstrated capability in leading teams and mentoring engineers.
• Strong client-facing skills with experience supporting proposals and project delivery.
• Progress toward or achievement of CPEng.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering civil design for roads, highways and transport infrastructure projects from concept through to construction.
• Acting as Project Manager and/or Project Technical Leader on complex projects, ensuring quality, budget and program outcomes.
• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and designers.
• Managing and developing client relationships, including negotiating scope changes and supporting proposals.
• Supporting Business and Group Leaders with team utilisation, resourcing, performance and growth initiatives.
• Leading and mentoring a team of civil engineers and designers across Roads & Highways projects.
• Supporting business development activities, bids and proposals to secure future work.

Skills

Team leadership

Roads & highways

Client relationship

Mentoring

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Stantec in Perth is seeking an experienced Team Leader / Principal Civil Engineer – Roads & Highways to join on a permanent basis. You will lead major road/highway projects, mentor a team of engineers, and manage client relationships while aligning with WA transport growth.

The role combines technical excellence, project delivery, and business development support in a collaborative, global consultancy. A strong hands-on presence with leadership responsibilities is expected.