Senior Civil Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; St Leonards; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements

Additional leave option

Learning and Talent Development

Mentoring for development

Friendly team environment

Professional memberships

Salary Continuance Insurance

Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

Service Recognition Awards

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. in Australia’s New South Wales is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to manage civil design and documentation for land, urban and subdivision projects across public and private sectors.

You will lead from concept to delivery with a multidisciplinary team, coordinate disciplines, and manage budgets and schedules while building strong client relationships. This role can be based in St Leonards, Nowra or Wollongong, and offers flexible working arrangements along

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in civil engineering with proven delivery of projects.
• Experience in urban, land and subdivision design and delivery.
• Strong communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Detailed design and coordination of land, urban and subdivision projects from feasibility to construction.
• Project management of design elements from concept through delivery.
• Preparing technical reports and specifications for clients.
• Provide technical expertise to clients and support projects.
• Manage projects including scheduling and budgets.
• Coordinate between disciplines on multidisciplinary projects.
• Conduct site inspections and contribute to knowledge development.
• Develop trusted client relationships and assist in securing projects.

Skills

Project management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil design software

Modelling

Job description

Senior Civil Engineer - ( 260000KC )

Description

We are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer for Stantec’s Community Development team. In this role you will manage the civil design and documentation for a variety of land, urban and subdivision projects in both the public and private sectors, across an extensive regional client portfolio. You will be involved in resolving design constraints, coordinating projects, interfacing with various disciplines and delivering projects with the support of a multi-disciplinary design team. You will be project managing all the design elements from concept through to delivery.

With Stantec, 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.

This role can be based in any of the following Stantec offices; St Leonards, Nowra or Wollongong.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Detailed design and coordination of land, urban and subdivision projects, from feasibility through to construction
• Project management of design elements from concept through to delivery
• Preparing technical reports and specifications
• Providing technical expertise to clients and support projects
• Manage projects including scheduling and the preparation of project budgets
• Coordinating between disciplines on multidisciplinary projects
• Undertaking and manage site inspections
• Contributing to the development of Stantec’s knowledge and skills in civil engineering including planning, design, and construction
• Maintaining existing and developing new, trusted relationships with key clients
• Assisting in the securing and delivery of projects by way of business development and client relationship management

What you will bring to the team

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering
• Demonstrated experience in civil engineering design and the delivery of projects, ideally within urban, land and subdivisions
• Experience and a sound understanding of current civil engineering technologies, including design, modelling and construction
• Project management skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including report writing.

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.

Primary Location

Australia-New South Wales-Wollongong

Other Locations

Australia-New South Wales-St. Leonards, Australia-New South Wales-Nowra

Organization

BC-3040 CommDev-AU New South Wales

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Travel

No

Schedule

Full-time

Job Posting

Aug 18, 2026, 8:42:13 PM

Req ID

260000KC

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