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Stantec

Design Lead - Water Networks & Growth

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Stantec
Global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture and environmental consulting for infrastructure and communities.
Design and delivery of Networks & Growth Projects for water and wastewater network infrastructure upgrades and renewals.
13d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Sydney, AUS
Hybrid
Company Size
32,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Planning
Engineering
Architecture
Interior Design
Landscape Architecture
Surveying
Environmental Sciences
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
client interaction
scope change management
monitoring & reporting
project delivery
design delivery
quality assurance
  • Working inclusively with the Client and key stakeholders during the development of technical solutions, and present technical outcomes throughout, during handovers and at the end of the project.
  • Manage scope change through established systems and processes
  • Provide regular monitoring and reporting on schedule, budget, quality, resources, and scope, and proposed corrective action to remedy situation(s) requiring attention.
  • Responsible for delivering outputs on time and in accordance with the allocated budgets and ensuring they are endorsed by the client.
  • Deliver design to the required quality standards using diverse teams.
  • Ensure all technical outputs conform to the project scope, are safe and are of appropriate quality (confirmed by independent review).
  • Connecting employees across Stantec through our Developing Professionals Group
  • Technical delivery activities, including implementing a sound and efficient methodology; leading the planning and production of all technical deliverables; implementing an efficient and effective checking and review process; ensuring safety, innovation and sustainability are properly addressed in the technical outputs; minimise rework by assisting the Project Manager with identifying and effectively handling scope creep and variations; capture Intellectual Property and sharing technical knowledge.
  • Managing multidisciplinary teams in a professional services or project delivery environment, able to work within a matrix structure.
  • Technical Planning activities, including confirming the technical delivery methodology; identifying and coordinating all technical resource needs; undertaking forward planning and tracking progress of all technical activities.
  • Communicate and coordinate all quality reviews, schedules, status, and modifications with Design Quality teams and Discipline reviewers.
What you bring
ms project
power bi
report writing
leadership
negotiation
engineering
  • Proficient in Project Management Tools, MS Project, Power BI.
  • Previous experience working with Sydney Water is desirable.
  • Strong understanding of D&C or alternative delivery projects.
  • Solid report writing with the ability to tell a compelling story.
  • Leadership abilities including managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Knowledge of water and wastewater assets and the delivery environment.
  • Highly developed consulting skills to liaise with clients and other stakeholders to achieve mutually successful project outcomes.
  • Highly developed problem solving and negotiation skills to resolve disputes that arise.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Engineering coupled with 8 years demonstrated experience in an engineering consultancy.
  • Exercises independent judgement, initiative and indepth evaluation of various factors for addressing and resolving unusual and complex issues or situations.
  • Considered an internal subject matter expert who applies advanced practical and theoretical knowledge to the wider engineering design team.
  • Professional Registration and Memberships
  • Highly developed interpersonal skills to develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external clients.
Benefits
  • Service Recognition Awards
  • Purchasing up to four weeks additional leave
  • Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) and Salary Packaging
  • Honorarium Spot Bonus Program – Recognition of broader water industry contributions to relevant committees and conferences
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs including Employee Assistance Program
  • Learning and Talent Development Programs and Training
  • Flexible Working Arrangements – Including options to work part time and flexibility to work from home
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
Founded in 1954
Year Established
The company was established as a one-person environmental engineering practice in 1954.
MWH Global in 2016
Acquisition Year
Completed the acquisition of MWH Global to enhance expertise in water and natural resources.
450+ Offices
Global Presence
Operates across more than 450 offices on six continents, showcasing extensive global reach.
6 Continents
Geographic Reach
Maintains a strong presence on six continents through strategic expansion.
  • Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion.
  • Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio.
  • Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments.
  • Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers.
  • Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors.
  • Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.
Culture + Values
  • We Put People First
  • We Do What is Right
  • We Are Better Together
  • We Are Driven to Achieve
Environment + Sustainability
2025
Carbon Neutrality Target
The company plans to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by the end of the fiscal year 2025.
32,000
Employees in Sustainable Projects
Over 32,000 employees are working on climate-resilient infrastructure and future-proofing cities.
  • Commitment to environmental, social and governance excellence across operations and client projects
  • Issued Sustainability‑Linked Loan, tying financing to ESG metrics including Bloomberg GEI and environmental targets
  • Publicly reported environmental performance in annual Sustainability Report (e.g., GRI‑aligned metrics)
Inclusion & Diversity
43% women
Female Representation in Leadership
43% of board and C‑Suite positions are held by women in 2023.
18% pay gap
Global Gender Pay Gap
The global mean unadjusted gender pay gap is 18%.
3% compa-ratio
Gender Pay Gap Improvement
North America base pay compa-ratio gender pay gap improved by 3% in 2023 compared to the prior year.
7% score improvement
Gender-Equality Index
Score improved by 7% in 2023 in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, which has been achieved for the fourth consecutive year.
  • Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index fourth consecutive year
  • Female representation: more than 50% of entry-level staff are women
  • 36 Women@Stantec regional employee resource groups active globally
  • First globally to link senior credit facility pricing to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index score
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