Team Leader/ Principal Bridge Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Perth; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development programs

Mentoring

Team environment

Professional memberships

Salary continuance

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Bridge Engineer/Team Leader to join our Perth Transport Delivery team, delivering major bridge and structural projects for MRWA and PTA. You will lead a growing team, shape technical direction, and coordinate across stakeholders to meet program objectives.

You will apply advanced bridge design knowledge, mentor junior engineers, develop proposals, support business development, and ensure compliance with Australian standards.

Qualifications

• Civil/Structural engineering degree and ~10 years in infrastructure delivery.
• CPEng credential demonstrated.
• Experience with SPACEGASS, STRAND7 and MIDAS for structural analysis.
• Familiarity with WA manuals, Austroads and AS5100 standards.
• Experience on MRWA/PTA or similar major projects.

Responsibilities

• Design of complex projects with coordination and documentation.
• Support marketing and proposals for potential projects and client interviews.
• Develop new bridge and civil structures standards and specs.
• Plan and coordinate engineering assignments across projects.
• Lead project coordination meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist and/or lead contract negotiations.
• Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Technical design

Education

Civil/Structural eng degree

CPEng

Tools

SPACEGASS

STRAND7

MIDAS

Job description

Description

About the Role

Our Perth based Transport Delivery team is currently working on a broad range of transport infrastructure projects for Main Roads Western Australia (MRWA) and Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA), including major upgrades, replacements, and refurbishments. To support delivery of the work packages, as well the growth of our Bridge team in Perth, we are currently seeking a Principal Bridge Engineer/ Team Leader to join our team. Working in collaboration with our national team, you will be involved in building and creating a team that achieves the outcomes and objectives identified in the Transport Delivery business strategy.

This is an opportunity which suits someone ready to grow in their career, with strong projects and the ability to craft and develop the team. Joining a collaborative and dynamic group of professionals, if you are a technical expert with the ability to make the complex clear, you will thrive in this role. This group maintains a strong culture, suiting someone who wants to join a team and be a team player. Whilst Stantec is a Global company, this role sits within the national Infrastructure team, which is a close-knit group of talented individuals, where you matter, not just your work and your presence is appreciated.

As Team Leader, you will provide leadership to ensure alignment to company strategy, initiatives, vision, and culture. You will be the advocate of the business both internally within Stantec and externally to clients and professional organisations within the region. The Team Leader position is a function, in addition to the substantive technical/ project contribution role as a Principal Bridge Engineer.

Day to day tasks would involve

• Responsible for design of complex projects, requiring specialized knowledge, including technical preparation and coordination of the design, specifications, technical documentation etc. to ensure compliance with project requirements.

• Support marketing and business development team in positioning for potential projects, writing technical portions of proposals, participating in client interviews, and supporting negotiations for project contracts.

• Contribute to the development of new standards and specifications of Bridge and Civil Structures design.

• Plan, conduct and coordinate engineering assignments, involving several smaller and higher revenue projects, of varying complexity.

• Lead project coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors.

• Assist and/or lead the development of proposals and contract negotiation.

• Provide training and technical guidance to junior team members, including the professional and personal development of staff.

To be successful for this role you'll need

• Tertiary qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering with around10 years’ experience in the delivery of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects

• Charted Professional Engineer (CPEng)

• Experience with structural analysis software such as SPACEGASS, STRAND7, MIDAS

• Familiarity with WA Structural Engineering and Bridge Branch manuals, Austroads and Australian Standards, especially AS5100.

• Previous experience working on major projects (MRWA / PTA or similar)

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.

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

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Primary Location : Australia-Western Australia-Perth

Organization : BC-3050 Transpt-AU Delivery

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Sep 1, 2026, 9:17:05 PM

Req ID : 260000KQ

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