Senior Civil Engineer / Civil Team Lead
Senior Civil Engineer / Civil Team Lead - ( 260000CF )
Description
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.
We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
About The Role
Stantec’s Water team in New Zealand has an impressive portfolio of successful projects that benefit communities nationwide and beyond, with significant contributions to international work. Our water focus covers the management of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and groundwater as a collective resource. Dams and hydropower are a key focus, driving resilience and renewable energy solutions. Tackling our water challenges is crucial, and our diverse local network includes over 360 water specialists dedicated to innovation.
We are seeking a people focused Civil Engineering Team Lead to join the Civil Team of Stantec’s Lower North Island Water Group. This is truly an exciting role as you do not only get to lead and work with some of the most talented civil engineering professionals in the country, you will also collaborate with other knowledgeable professionals from other disciplines regionally and across the country.
You will have the opportunity to work on local, regional and national projects whilst being given the required support and mentoring to develop your own capabilities whilst working closely with the Lower North Island Water Group Manager and Wellington Delivery Lead to identify new opportunities and grow the business.
Key Aspects Of The Role Include
You will be a charismatic civil engineering leader with experience leading and developing a team of technical experts as well as a successful track record of leading complex engineering designs in a multi-disciplinary environment.
You also possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and are able to develop and maintain strong client relationships and generate positive commercial outcomes in the consulting industry.
Additional attributes that may help you succeed in the role:
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
We’ve been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life.
Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
Please register your interest by applying online.
Qualifications
Primary Location : New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington
Organization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : May 17, 2026, 11:31:23 PM
Req ID: 260000CF
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
Description
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.
We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
About The Role
Stantec’s Water team in New Zealand has an impressive portfolio of successful projects that benefit communities nationwide and beyond, with significant contributions to international work. Our water focus covers the management of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and groundwater as a collective resource. Dams and hydropower are a key focus, driving resilience and renewable energy solutions. Tackling our water challenges is crucial, and our diverse local network includes over 360 water specialists dedicated to innovation.
We are seeking a people focused Civil Engineering Team Lead to join the Civil Team of Stantec’s Lower North Island Water Group. This is truly an exciting role as you do not only get to lead and work with some of the most talented civil engineering professionals in the country, you will also collaborate with other knowledgeable professionals from other disciplines regionally and across the country.
You will have the opportunity to work on local, regional and national projects whilst being given the required support and mentoring to develop your own capabilities whilst working closely with the Lower North Island Water Group Manager and Wellington Delivery Lead to identify new opportunities and grow the business.
Key Aspects Of The Role Include
- Contribute to the growth of Stantec’s business as a senior member of the Water team. Demonstrate and lead company direction, culture and values.
- Provide technical and/or project management leadership of projects in your field of expertise.
- Lead, support and motivate the Wellington team resulting in delivery success,
- Promote an open, challenging and stimulating work environment that attracts and retains high calibre staff.
- Identify and understand market trends, pursue opportunities and win revenue generating work from the wider Wellington client base.
- Invest in your own professional and technical development.
You will be a charismatic civil engineering leader with experience leading and developing a team of technical experts as well as a successful track record of leading complex engineering designs in a multi-disciplinary environment.
You also possess outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and are able to develop and maintain strong client relationships and generate positive commercial outcomes in the consulting industry.
Additional attributes that may help you succeed in the role:
- Tertiary qualifications in Civil or Environmental engineering (or equivalent)
- 7 years’ relevant engineering experience, with exposure to a consulting environment
- Chartered Professional Engineer (or equivalent) desirable
- Strong people leadership skills and experience
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
- Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts
- Learning and Talent Development Programs including global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
- Mentoring for your own development
- Professional Memberships
- Health Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life Insurance
- Service Recognition Awards
- Employee Assistance Program
We’ve been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life.
Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
Please register your interest by applying online.
Qualifications
Primary Location : New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington
Organization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : May 17, 2026, 11:31:23 PM
Req ID: 260000CF
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