Lead Water Infrastructure Engineer

Stantec; Hastings; On-site; NZD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development programmes

Professional memberships

Service recognition awards

Mentorship

Health insurance

Job summary

Stantec in New Zealand seeks an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to lead major water projects across New Zealand and Australia. You will guide technical delivery, manage client relationships, and work with a multi-disciplinary team to create sustainable, commercially viable solutions.

The role requires Chartered Professional Engineer status and proven delivery of water projects. You’ll join a diverse team with flexible development opportunities and a strong emphasis on collaboration and

Qualifications

• We expect a tertiary engineering qualification with Chartered Professional Engineer status.
• Minimum 10 years' experience delivering water infrastructure projects.
• Excellent collaboration with clients and colleagues across NZ.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex water projects to time and budget.
• Develop client relationships and grow local business.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver design outputs.
• Prepare reports, cost estimates, and tender documents.
• Mentor junior staff and oversee technical delivery.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Chartered Professional Engineer

Job description

Stantec in New Zealand seeks an experienced Principal Civil Engineer to lead major water projects across New Zealand and Australia. You will guide technical delivery, manage client relationships, and work with a multi-disciplinary team to create sustainable, commercially viable solutions.

The role requires Chartered Professional Engineer status and proven delivery of water projects. You’ll join a diverse team with flexible development opportunities and a strong emphasis on collaboration and