Principal Design Manager

Stantec; Brisbane; Presencial; AUD 160.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working

School term contracts

Job sharing

Part-time options

Descripción de la vacante

Stantec is seeking a Principal Design Manager to lead and coordinate the design of major water projects in Australia. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, drive technical quality, and strengthen client relationships to deliver value and outcomes on time and on budget.

This senior role requires extensive experience in water infrastructure design and construction, with a focus on leadership, planning, and delivery excellence in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Formación

• Bachelor-degree in engineering; CPEng and RPEQ (or ability to obtain).
• At least 10 years civil or process-mechanical water infrastructure engineering experience - design and construction.
• Exceptional leadership abilities including managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate multi-disciplinary activities and inputs to deliver integrated technical solutions.
• Lead projects and manage internal disciplines and subcontractors to deliver outputs on time and quality.
• Develop strong client relationships and deliver valuable business solutions.
• Prepare contract technical specifications, scope of works and technical schedules.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Educación

Engineering degree; CPEng and RPEQ

Descripción del empleo

Principal Design Manager (250002FN)

Stantec's Water team in Australia has an impressive portfolio of successful major projects that are already positively impacting our communities across the country. We know that finding solutions to our water issues is critical, and so our diverse network of 400 water specialists in Australia collaborate across business lines and geographies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. With exciting projects in the pipeline, we are looking to expand our teams and seek the change-makers, innovators, leaders and collaborators to join us. How will you impact Australia's water solutions? Grow with us, H2O+U.

About The Role

You will plan, program and coordinate studies, investigation, design and construction management projects, as Design Manager or Project Technical Lead, to deliver the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to high quality standards. You will bring technical acumen to the development of solutions that meet our clients needs, driving value into our solutions.

You will also develop strong working relationships with clients by delivering valuable business solutions and understanding the client’s business.

A day in the life of a Principal Design Manager looks like:

• Coordinate all multi-disciplinary activities and inputs by the technical team, including specialist inputs, to ensure an integrated technical solution.
• Deliver outputs on time and to an appropriate quality
• Bring a can-do solution-focussed attitude to our projects
• Leading engineering projects and managing internal engineering disciplines as well as subcontractors.
• Support our delivery teams during design and construction, acting in a senior leadership and management role on projects. Develop strong client relationships
• Undertake internal technical reviews and verification checks on all aspects of water and wastewater projects.
• Focus on the development of our water and wastewater project delivery expertise, locally and across the ANZ business.
• Identify opportunities and develop high level relationships with our key utility clients and future water focused clients in line with Stantec business strategies.
• Assist in the pursuit and proposal phase of key business development opportunities
• Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal and ensuring that proposals are prepared to a high standard
• Facilitating design coordination and review meetings with clients and stakeholders, including knowledge of engineering assurance processes and a systems approach to design reviews
• Prepare contract technical specifications, scope of works and technical schedules.

To Be Successful For This Role You'll Present

• Tertiary Qualification in relevant Engineering field along with CPEng and RPEQ (or ability to obtain).
• Atleast 10 years civil or process-mechanical water infrastructure engineering experience - design and construction.
• Exceptional leadership abilities including managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Advanced knowledge of water and wastewater services and the delivery environment.
• Highly developed problem solving and negotiation skills to resolve disputes that arise
• Strong understanding of D&C or alternative delivery projects.
• Solid report writing with the ability to tell a compelling story.

Stantec offerings

• Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
• 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.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualification in relevant Engineering field along with CPEng and RPEQ (or ability to obtain).
• Atleast 10 years civil or process-mechanical water infrastructure engineering experience - design and construction.

Primary Location: Australia-Queensland-South Brisbane

Organization: BC-3002 Water-AU Australia

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Travel: No

Schedule: Full-time

Job Posting: Sep 14, 2026, 6:19:02 PM

Req ID: 250002FN

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