About the roleStantec are currently involved in some of Sydney's largest and exciting projects within a variety of industries and sectors including data centres, health, defence, education, aged care and commercial buildings.
We are currently looking for a Project Technical Lead/Team Lead to join our established and growing Civil team.
This rare opportunity will see you driving business growth through strategic marketing, client engagement, and consistent project delivery.
Lead by example to build a high-performing team culture centered on development and continuous improvement.You'll mentor staff, support strategic goals, and ensure a positive, productive environment.
Oversee project delivery with strong technical guidance, risk management, and quality assurance, while balancing your workload and promoting collaboration across offices.
Maintain clear communication, effective delegation, and commercial focus to uphold performance and company standards.Bring your technical leadership to a role with a growth focus.Responsibilities include:Leading project delivery from concept design through to construction, ensuring technical excellencePlaying a key role in business development and client engagement, including maintaining and expanding existing relationshipsIdentifying new opportunities and contributing to strategic planning and growth initiativesOverseeing project financials including fee proposals, resourcing, budgeting, and profitabilityManaging and mentoring engineers, modellers and drafters within the team, fostering a high-performance culturePeer review of design work and documentation to ensure quality and complianceRepresenting the business in client meetings, presentations, and industry forumsContributing to the continual improvement of systems, processes, and design standardsEnsure adherence to professional standards, ethics and quality procedures and standards and make project teams are aware of commercial and technical risk and what they should do to minimise it




To be successful for this role you'll need:Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 10 years' relevant project technical experience in the consulting or engineering industryCPEng/NER accreditation highly desirableRegistered Design Practitioner or on pathway to achieve, highly desirableStrong leadership capabilities and experience managing teams and projectsProven ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationshipsA track record of driving business performance through technical and commercial contributionsExcellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on collaboration and influenceA proactive and strategic mindset with a passion for growing business and peopleExperience in the civil related design and delivery of land development and building projects.Experience in CAD based design platforms is preferredExperience in working with Civil 3D, DRAINS and MUSIC softwareWhat we offerAlong with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements.Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learningMentoring for your own development and the prospect to mentor othersA friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables.Qualified Memberships.Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).




Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs.Service Recognition Awards.Employee Assistance Program.About StantecThe Stantec community unites over 34,000 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.Communities are fundamental.
Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging.
That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.We care about the communities we serve—because 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.
We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We're better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we're committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive.
If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.
#BuiltForImpact How to applyIf this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.
Additional Information

📌 Civil Project Technical Lead/Team Lead, Buildings (New South Wales)
🏢 Stantec TalentHub
📍 New South Wales