Senior Civil Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Additional leave options

Professional development programs

Mentoring opportunities

Employee wellbeing programs

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for its South East Queensland Community Development team. Based in Springfield or Brisbane, you will lead civil design and project delivery for urban and subdivision projects, with potential to contribute to Brisbane 2032 infrastructure programs.

Strong client liaison and leadership are essential. You will ensure compliance with Australian standards, mentor junior staff, and support business development while advancing large-scale master planned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• Experience in design and project delivery of civil infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Australian standards and state requirements.
• CP Eng and/or RPEQ registration or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design and project delivery for land, urban, and subdivisions.
• Provide construction phase support, design reviews, and QA audits.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Manage clients, consultants, and project profitability.

Skills

Civil design

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Australian standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer - (260000K3)

Description

We have a great opportunity for a Principal or Senior Civil Engineer to join our growing Community Development business in South East Queensland. Based in either Springfield or Brisbane 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 Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games 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

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 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.

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

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Primary Location : Australia-Queensland-Springfield Central

Organization : BC-3047 CommDev-AU Queensland

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Aug 10, 2026, 8:59:14 PM

Req ID : 260000K3

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