Senior / Team Leader Construction Engineer

Stantec; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Additional leave up to 4 weeks

Learning & Talent Development

Mentoring for your own development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior / Team Leader Construction Engineer in Melbourne, Victoria to lead a high‑performing team delivering civil infrastructure projects across public and private sectors. You will drive project delivery excellence, manage budgets and resources, and mentor engineers, designers and drafters.

This role offers variety, autonomy and a clear pathway for career growth within Stantec's global network, with opportunities for cross‑disciplinary collaboration across APAC and beyond,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering.
• Experience delivering land development and urban infrastructure projects.
• Leadership experience to mentor high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen with budgeting and resourcing.
• Ability to build long-term client partnerships.
• Willingness to work across disciplines and offices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of construction managers delivering urban development and infrastructure across Victoria.
• Ensure technical excellence and QA compliance within budget and schedule.
• Manage team resourcing, planning, and performance oversight.
• Provide coaching and performance reviews.
• Foster a high-performance culture with accountability.
• Collaborate with APAC lines for integrated delivery.
• Act as technical leader, reviewing inputs and resolving challenges.
• Maintain proactive client communication and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Relations

Team Mentoring

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior / Team Leader Construction Engineer - ( 260000NB )

Description

We’re seeking a dynamic and collaborative Senior / Team Leader Construction Engineer to lead our high‑performing team based in Melbourne, Victoria. This role offers the opportunity to shape and deliver a diverse portfolio of civil infrastructure projects.

As Team Leader, you will be responsible for driving project delivery excellence across a broad mix of public and private sector projects — from regional infrastructure upgrades and municipal works to land development and urban renewal initiatives.

You’ll have the chance to collaborate with some of the best minds across Stantec’s transport, water, environment, and buildings teams — tackling complex challenges and delivering smarter, more resilient solutions. These cross-disciplinary connections not only strengthen project outcomes but also open exciting avenues for career growth across Australia, New Zealand, and our global network.

With the support of the Group Leader, you will play a key role in business development and team growth, helping to secure and expand our project pipeline across Melbourne.

At Stantec, we’re committed to your career development . This role offers a clear pathway for professional growth — whether through technical leadership, people management, or strategic client engagement — supported by a global network of peers, learning programs, and mobility options.

About the role

Ideally you will have consulting engineering experience working within a team of engineers, designers and drafters.

As a representative of our company, you will build and nurture lasting relationships with clients and stakeholders, playing a senior role in our collaborative and innovative environment.

You’ll thrive in a role that offers variety, autonomy, and impact — balancing technical leadership, project management, business development, and team mentoring. This is a rare chance to shape projects, grow a team, and advance your career with the backing of a supportive regional leadership group and a global network of experts.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Lead a team of construction managers to deliver high-quality urban development and infrastructure projects across Victoria.
• Oversee project delivery to ensure technical excellence, compliance with QA systems, and adherence to budget, scope, and timeframes.
• Manage team resourcing and utilisation, supporting project managers and directors with planning, delivery, and performance oversight.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to develop capability within the team, including oversight of performance reviews, succession planning, and day‑to‑day people leadership.
• Foster a high‑performance culture focused on engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other business lines across APAC to support integrated project delivery, cross‑sector resourcing, and broader business objectives.
• Act as a technical leader, providing advanced engineering advice, reviewing critical project inputs, and resolving complex challenges.
• Ensure client satisfaction through proactive communication, problem‑solving, and consistent service delivery.

What you will bring to the team

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering
• Demonstrated experience in civil engineering, including delivery of land development, urban infrastructure, and local government projects.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to inspire, mentor, and develop high‑performing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and project management skills, including experience in budgeting, resourcing, and meeting performance KPIs.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients, stakeholders, and colleagues, with a focus on long‑term partnerships.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to work across disciplines and offices to deliver integrated solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate complex ideas and technical information.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving, innovation, and continuous improvement.

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 30,000 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.

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.

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