Civil Water Team Lead

Stantec; Wellington; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Civil Engineering Team Lead in Wellington. The role involves leading a talented team, managing complex engineering projects, and contributing to business growth. Ideal candidates will have at least 7 years of experience and strong leadership abilities. The firm offers a competitive salary and various professional development benefits.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Learning and Talent Development Programs

Health Insurance and Income Protection Insurance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience, ideally in a consulting environment.
• Chartered Professional Engineer status is desirable.
• Strong team management and development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the water engineering team and promote collaborative work.
• Drive the growth of Stantec’s business as a senior team member.
• Manage and deliver complex engineering projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client relations

Technical expertise

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Civil or Environmental engineering

Job description

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.

About the role

We are seeking a people-focused Civil Engineering Team Lead to join the Civil Team of Stantec’s Lower North Island Water Group. This is truly an exciting role as you do not only get to lead and work with some of the most talented civil engineering professionals in the country, you will also collaborate with other knowledgeable professionals from other disciplines regionally and across the country.

You will have the opportunity to work on local, regional, and national projects whilst being given the required support and mentoring to develop your own capabilities whilst working closely with the Lower North Island Water Group Manager and Wellington Delivery Lead to identify new opportunities and grow the business.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Contribute to the growth of Stantec’s business as a senior member of the Water team. Demonstrate and lead company direction, culture, and values.
• Provide technical and/or project management leadership of projects in your field of expertise.
• Lead, support, and motivate the Wellington team resulting in delivery success.
• Promote an open, challenging, and stimulating work environment that attracts and retains high-calibre staff.
• Identify and understand market trends, pursue opportunities, and win revenue-generating work from the wider Wellington client base.
• Invest in your own professional and technical development.

What you will bring

You will be a charismatic civil engineering leader with experience leading and developing a team of technical experts as well as a successful track record of leading complex engineering designs in a multi-disciplinary environment at a Senior or Principal level.

You also possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and are able to develop and maintain strong client relationships and generate positive commercial outcomes in the consulting industry.

Additional attributes that may help you succeed in the role:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil or Environmental engineering (or equivalent).
• 7+ years’ relevant engineering experience, with exposure to a consulting environment.
• Chartered Professional Engineer (or equivalent) desirable.
• Strong people leadership skills and experience.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary, we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs including global programmes, online learning, and on-the-job learning.
• Mentoring for your own development.
• Professional Memberships.
• Health Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life Insurance.
• Service Recognition Awards.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About us

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.

Please apply online - applications close Friday, 24th October 2025.