Senior Water Infrastructure Engineering Manager

1 week ago


South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Stantec Full time

Company Overview

Stantec's Water team in Australia has a strong portfolio of successful major projects that positively impact communities across the country. The team collaborates to ensure the best outcomes are achieved for water issues.

The company is seeking to expand its teams and hire change-makers, innovators, leaders, and collaborators to join their efforts in finding solutions for Australia's water challenges.

About the Role

This Design Manager position in Brisbane is crucial for providing technical expertise and leading technical teams to develop and deliver appropriate technical solutions for key water and wastewater projects.

You will plan, program, and coordinate studies, investigations, design, and construction management projects as a Design Manager, Team Leader, or Project Technical Lead, delivering agreed outputs on budget, on time, and to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate multi-disciplinary activities and inputs from the technical team, ensuring an integrated technical solution.
  • Demonstrate a can-do, solution-focussed attitude towards projects.
  • Lead engineering projects, managing internal disciplines and subcontractors.
  • Support delivery teams during design and construction, acting in a senior leadership role.
  • Undertake internal technical reviews and verification checks on water and wastewater projects.
  • Foster high-level relationships with utility clients and future-focused clients, aligning with Stantec business strategies.
  • Contribute to proposal development, preparing proposals to a high standard.
  • Facilitate design coordination and review meetings, leveraging knowledge of engineering assurance processes and systems thinking.

Requirements

  • Tertiary qualification in a relevant Engineering field, along with CPEng and RPEQ (or ability to obtain).
  • Over 10 years' experience in civil or process-mechanical water infrastructure engineering – design and construction.
  • Exceptional leadership skills, including managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Advanced knowledge of water and wastewater services and delivery environments.
  • Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills to resolve disputes.
  • Understanding of D&C or alternative delivery projects.
  • Solid report writing skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.

What We Offer

  • A competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $180,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Vibrant culture with opportunities for growth and professional development.
  • Genuine flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options.
  • Learning and talent development programs, both locally and globally.
  • Option to purchase additional leave.
  • Mentoring opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Professional memberships and affiliations.
  • Salary continuance insurance.
  • Mental health and wellbeing initiatives.


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