Principal Civil Engineer - Melbourne, Australia - Stantec

Description

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Description

About the role

Our established Victorian Civil team is looking for a Principal Civil Engineer with urban, infrastructure and commercial development experience to assist with leading the commercial community development team of engineers, designers, and drafters in our Melbourne office. Reporting directly to the Group Leader and having a significant role in managing the team.

Joining a team of 13 with an exciting future, you'll assist with manage project teams and provide accurate and efficient engineering services in accordance with project times and budgets, reviewing designs and preparing fee proposals for multi-discipline projects.

You will also be a leading role in maintaining our existing client base, exploring new opportunities, and ensuring technical excellence from our design team. You will mentor and support staff, to ensure the right balance of skills within the team, fostering a high level of commitment, open communication, and team cohesion.

. Day to day tasks would involve:

• Manage project teams and provide accurate and efficient engineering services in accordance with project times and budgets
• To produce high quality design and drafting outputs to support the successful delivery of Business Unit Projects
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates and evaluates all project progress and recommends changes
• Represents project work in client meetings and continues to cultivate relationships with client organizations
• Provide work leadership and training to more junior professional and technical staff and provides technical guidance to less experienced professionals or technicians assigned to work on a common project
• Plans, conducts and coordinates engineering assignments, involving several smaller and some higher revenue projects, of varying complexity. Professional Licensed Engineer. Actively participates in local professional organization(s)
• Assist with efficient and effective implementation of the Business Units Action Plan, and strive to achieve personal goals for technical expertise and recognition within the industry
• Lead the Project Design team through the provision of accurate and effective design documentation in an efficient manner
• Be a technical expert to support the Business Unit in the completion of design and documentation
• Monitor the progress of work to ensure compliance with the required standards, program, and budget
• Be alert to potential job opportunities and establish continuing rapport with clients
• Provide relevant leadership to ensure development of junior staff
• Plan resource needs in consultation with project managers working within the Business Unit
• Participate in long- and short-term planning for the Business Unit
• Develop strong working relationships with new and existing clients

Qualifications

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering and ideally be accredited as CPEng and/or RPEQ
• Minimum of 7 years demonstrated civil design and management experience ideally in urban development
• Relevant registration and professional accreditations
• Knowledge of relevant Australian Standards
• Team leadership and mentoring experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Interest in working on a broad variety of projects
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with the team, managers and clients
• Committed to self-improvement and continuing professional development
• Drive and passion to solve problems and produce innovative solutions

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 approximately 28,000 employees working in over 400 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, please apply via the link below.

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

Primary Location : Australia-Victoria-Melbourne

Organization : BC-3044 CommDev-AU Victoria

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Sep 27, 2023, 1:02:35 AM

Req ID: 230003W4

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans