Senior Civil Engineer/Superintendent

About the role

Stantec is strengthening our footprint in New South Wales and expanding our capabilities across the region. As part of this growth, our Sydney team is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer / Superintendent to help drive continued success and deliver impactful infrastructure projects.

As a Senior Engineer, you'll manage the delivery of major civil engineering projects, ensuring high technical standards and commercial viability. Your responsibilities will include construction supervision, contract administration, and project management across a range of civil infrastructure works. You'll also provide technical and contractual support to project teams, oversee project delivery, and ensure compliance with relevant standards and quality systems.

You'll also work closely with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to manage project scope, budget, and timelines. The role includes performing Superintendent duties under AS4000, AS2124, and/or PAP under GC21, and contributing to business development through identifying new opportunities and preparing proposals.

This role offers flexible working arrangements and the opportunity to contribute to some of the region's most impactful community development projects.

At Stantec, we believe in empowering our people. You'll be supported in your professional growth and given opportunities to take ownership of your work, build strong client relationships, and make a meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the delivery of construction phase services for civil infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical and contractual support to ensure high-quality, cost-effective project outcomes aligned with best practices.
• Perform Superintendent duties under AS4000, AS2124 and/or PAP under GC21, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and systems.
• Manage project scope, budgets, and timelines while maintaining strong communication with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Contribute to business planning, identify new project opportunities, and support proposal development.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning, performance, and collaboration.

Qualifications

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 5 years working experience in consulting field and/or recognised as a senior engineer in your current role (land development and civil infrastructure project experience highly desirable)
• Professional Engineering registration/ RPEQ accreditation – Preferable
• Proven expertise in construction supervision, contract administration, and project management, with a strong ability to deliver high-quality civil infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated leadership in guiding multidisciplinary teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience in time management and organisational skills including the ability to manage resources and delegate tasks effectively.
• Ongoing commitment to professional development through self-study, training and seminars, and maintaining your Continual Professional Development (CPD)

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 34,000 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.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, submit your application online.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.