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Job Title


Principal Design Manager


Company : Stantec Australia


Location : Brisbane, Queensland


Created : 2025-12-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Stantecs Water team in Australia has an impressive portfolio of successful major projects that are already positively impacting our communities across the country. We know that finding solutions to our water issues is critical, and so our diverse network of 400+ water specialists in Australia collaborate across business lines and geographies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.With exciting projects in the pipeline, we are looking to expand our teams and seek the change-makers, innovators, leaders and collaborators to join us. How will you impact Australias water solutions? Grow with us, H2O+U. Our Water Division is experiencing significant growth, presenting the opportunity for a Principal Design Manager based in our Brisbane office. This position is crucial for providing technical expertise and lead technical teams to develop and deliver the most appropriate technical solution for key water and wastewater projects. About the role You will plan, program and coordinate studies, investigation, design and construction management projects, as Design Manager, Team Leader or Project Technical Lead, to deliver the agreed outputs on budget, on time and to quality standards. You will bring technical acumen to the development of solutions that meet our clients needs, driving value into our solutions. You will also develop strong working relationships with clients by delivering valuable business solutions and understanding the clients business. A day in the life of a Stantec Design Manager looks like Coordinate all multidisciplinary activities and inputs by the technical team, including specialist inputs, to ensure an integrated technical solution. Deliver outputs on time and to an appropriate quality Bring a cando solutionfocused attitude to our projects Leading engineering projects and managing internal engineering disciplines as well as subcontractors. Support our delivery teams during design and construction, acting in a senior leadership and management role on projects. Develop strong client relationships Undertake internal technical reviews and verification checks on all aspects of water and wastewater projects. Focus on the development of our water and wastewater project delivery expertise, locally and across the ANZ business. Identify opportunities and develop high level relationships with our key utility clients and future water focused clients in line with Stantec business strategies. Assist in the pursuit and proposal phase of key business development opportunities Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal and ensuring that proposals are prepared to a high standard Facilitating design coordination and review meetings with clients and stakeholders, including knowledge of engineering assurance processes and a systems approach to design reviews Prepare contract technical specifications, scope of works and technical schedules. To be successful for this role youll present Tertiary Qualification in relevant Engineering field along with CPEng and RPEQ (or ability to obtain). Over 10-years civil or process-mechanical water infrastructure engineering experience design and construction. Exceptional leadership abilities including managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams. Advanced knowledge of water and wastewater services and the delivery environment. Highly developed problem solving and negotiation skills to resolve disputes that arise Strong understanding of D&C or alternative delivery projects. Solid report writing with the ability to tell a compelling story. Stantec offerings Along with a competitive salary and vibrant culture, 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 Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave. Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others Professional Memberships Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs Service Recognition Awards Employee Assistance Program About Stantec The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 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. We care about the communities we servebecause 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 Submit your most recent CV outlining your relevant experience to this position by following the below link. Be careful - Dont provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don''t transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad . #J-18808-Ljbffr