Senior Civil Engineer

Stantec; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Additional leave

Learning programs

Membership & benefits

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer (Project Manager) to join our Community Development team in Southeast Queensland, based in Carrara. You will lead civil design and project delivery for land, urban and subdivision projects, with opportunities to drive growth in SEQ infrastructure programs.

You will work with engineers, designers and drafters, ensuring compliance with Australian standards and client expectations, while managing stakeholders and delivering quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in civil engineering related to design and project management of civil infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of applicable Australian standards, codes and state requirements.
• Hold CP Eng and / or RPEQ registration, or be in a position to obtain in the next 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Civil design and project management relating to land, urban and subdivisions.
• Construction phase support, design review, stakeholder management, liaison with authorities, reporting, contract administration and quality audits.
• Liaising with engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Adhering to professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures.
• Managing clients and other consultants.
• Assist with project management and business development.
• Support Project Leaders Managers in completing projects in terms of program, profitability, technical risk management and overall Client satisfaction.

Skills

Civil design

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

CP Eng

RPEQ

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer - ( 260000OE )

Description

We have a great opportunity for a Senior Civil Engineer | Project Manager to join our growing Community Development business in Southeast Queensland (SEQ). Based in Carrara and reporting to the Group Leader, you will be engaged in civil design and project management related to civil infrastructure and urban development projects. There will also be an opportunity to either lead significantly or contribute to SEQ growth related infrastructure projects. This is an excellent career pathway for an experienced Civil Engineer who seeks to grow their technical and leadership capabilities in a global engineering consultancy.

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.

About the role

The role will require independent design, project delivery and stakeholder management and will suit an experienced Civil Engineer with good technical design background, strong consulting engineering and project delivery skills.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Civil design and project management relating to land, urban and subdivisions
• Construction phase support, design review, stakeholder management, liaison with authorities, reporting, contract administration and quality audits.
• Liaising with engineers, designers, and drafters
• Adhering to professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures.
• Managing clients and other consultants.
• Assist with project management and business development.
• Support Project Leaders Managers in completing projects in terms of program, profitability, technical risk management and overall Client satisfaction.

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Demonstrated experience in the civil engineering related to design and project management of civil infrastructure projects
• Knowledge of applicable Australian standards, codes and state requirements
• Hold CP Eng and / or RPEQ registration, or be in a position to obtain in the next 12 months.

What we offer

We offer many 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
• Professional Memberships, Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI), Service Recognition AwardsMental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs

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.

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.

We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We’re better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we’re committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Primary Location : Australia-Queensland-Carrara

Organization : BC-3047 CommDev-AU Queensland

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Oct 26, 2026, 8:24:06 PM

Req ID: 260000OE

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