Principal civil engineer | land development

We have a career opportunity for a Principal Civil Engineer in our Community Development team in Perth. We are seeking a Principal Civil Engineer with demonstrated Western Australian design and project management experience, who can further the technical and leadership capabilities of the team.

Stantec's community development team is responsible for the delivery of a variety of projects across numerous disciplines and sectors of all sizes including but not limited to greenfield master planned communities, mixed‐use developments, parks, recreation facilities, and streetscapes. We activate urban downtowns, suburban centres, small towns and rural areas—and the multimodal corridors that connect us to the places we work, live and thrive.

This role includes project design and delivery across a range of projects and sectors. Projects range from early concept design and master planning through to detailed design and construction documentation. The role will require independent project delivery, client liaison and business development.

The role will suit someone who has good technical design background, strong consulting engineering and project delivery skills over a range of areas and clear knowledge of applicable standards and processes. Work‐winning ability and maintaining client relationships will see you thrive in this role.

• Design, coordination and project management of urban, land and subdivision projects, from feasibility through to delivery
• Prepare technical reports and specifications
• Provide technical expertise to clients and support projects
• Manage projects including scheduling and the preparation of project budgets
• Coordinate between disciplines on multidisciplinary projects
• Undertake and manage site inspections
• Contribute to the development of Stantec's knowledge and skills in civil engineering including planning, design and construction
• Mentor engineers, designers and drafters to enable them to perform successfully at all levels
• Maintain existing and develop new, trusted relationships with key clients
• Assist in the securing and delivery of projects by way of business development and client relationship management

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering
• Demonstrated experience in civil engineering design and delivery of projects, ideally within urban, land and subdivisions
• Experience in civil design of buildings (highly desirable)
• Experience and a sound understanding of current civil engineering technologies, including design, modeling and construction
• Project management skills
• Well‐developed written and verbal communication skills including report writing
• Relevant registration and professional accreditations
• Team leadership and mentoring experience

• Competitive salary and additional benefits to support professional development and well‐being
• Flexible working arrangements, including work‐from‐home opportunities
• Option to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave
• Learning and talent development programmes, 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 high‐quality service and deliverables
• Professional memberships
• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
• Mental health and well‐being programmes
• Service recognition awards
• Employee assistance programme

Location: Perth, Western Australia. Employee status: Regular. Job level: Individual Contributor. Full‐time. Travel: None.

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