Overview
Design Lead - Water Treatment & Facilities CA) – Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The Design Lead is based in the Sydney team within the West Region Delivery Team for Sydney Water and focuses on the delivery of Treatment and Facilities Projects, including the upgrade and renewal of reservoirs, pump stations and a broad range of water and wastewater treatment assets. This role provides technical leadership during project delivery and leads technical teams to develop and deliver the most appropriate technical design solutions for key water and wastewater projects.
This role is based in the client’s Sydney Olympic Park office.
Responsibilities
- Manage the delivery of design in accordance with the scope and is responsible for change management at the project level.
- Ensure all technical outputs conform to the project scope, are safe and are of appropriate quality (confirmed by independent review).
- Manage scope change through established systems and processes.
- Deliver design to the required quality standards using diverse teams.
- Manage multi-disciplinary teams in a professional services or project delivery environment, able to work within a matrix structure.
- Exercise independent judgement and in-depth evaluation of factors for addressing and resolving unusual and complex issues.
- Act as an internal subject matter expert applying advanced practical and theoretical knowledge.
- Experience delivering projects to required quality standards using diverse teams.
- Collaborate with the Client and key stakeholders during development of technical solutions and present technical outcomes at handovers and project completions.
- Technical planning activities, including confirming technical delivery methodology, identifying and coordinating resource needs, and tracking progress of technical activities.
- Lead technical delivery activities, including overseeing methodology, planning and production of deliverables, ensuring safety, innovation and sustainability are addressed, and minimising re-work by managing scope creep and variations.
- Capture Intellectual Property and share technical knowledge; provide monitoring and reporting on schedule, budget, quality, resources and scope with corrective action as needed.
- Coordinate with Design Quality teams and Discipline reviewers on reviews, schedules and modifications.
- Direct Discipline reviewers on location, schedule, cost codes and response periods for submittals.
- Notify discipline/quality leads of design changes and revised review schedules.
- Coordinate with other program Leads to estimate design budgets and develop a design delivery schedule aligned with estimating, procurement, construction and commissioning.
- Identify and mentor technical staff.
- Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal material and budgeting.
- Complete all work in line with Stantec Core Values and Quality, Safety & Environment Systems and Project Quality Procedures.
- Minimise and control risk by commitment to Quality and Health & Safety programmes and proactive use of project management systems.
- Other duties as reasonably required.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in relevant engineering field.
- Chartered Engineer or working towards.
- 8 years’ experience in an engineering consultancy.
- Leadership abilities including managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
- Knowledge of water and wastewater assets and the delivery environment.
- Highly developed problem solving and negotiation skills to resolve disputes.
- Strong understanding of design and construction or alternative delivery projects.
- Solid report writing with the ability to tell a compelling story.
- Proficient in Project Management Tools, MS Project, Power BI.
- Previous experience working with Sydney Water is desirable.
Benefits
- Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements – including options to work part time, on school holiday term contracts, and to work from home/remotely.
- Learning and Talent Development Programs and training.
- Purchasing up to four weeks additional leave.
- Professional Registration and Memberships.
- Salary Continuance Insurance and Salary Packaging.
- Employee Resource Groups such as and, promoting an inclusive and diverse workforce.
- Connecting employees through Developing Professionals Group.
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Program.
- Service Recognition Awards.
About Us
The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees across 400 locations and six continents. We collaborate across sectors to bring water, transport, energy, architecture and infrastructure projects to life. Our nearly 200-year history informs our approach from concept to commissioning, with a focus on lasting positive impact. Our people set us apart and we hope you join us.
How To Apply
Please submit your most recent CV outlining your experience relevant to this role by following the “apply” link. No Agency CVs will be accepted.
Location & Details
Primary Location: Australia-New South Wales-Sydney
Job Level: Individual Contributor • Full-time
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Posted: Sep 2, 2025
Req ID: CA
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📌 Design Lead - Water Treatment & Facilities
🏢 Stantec
📍 City of Sydney