Design and Drafting Team Lead - ( 260000A8 )

Description

We have a great opportunity for a Design and Drafting Team Leader to join our Community Development team in Canberra, ACT. This role involves coordinating across disciplines to drive efficient delivery, identifying and mitigating technical risks in collaboration with project and design managers, resolving technical issues as they arise, and providing leadership for the efficient delivery of Civil infrastructure, Urban development and Transportation projects.

Our approach to community development consulting covers master planned communities, mixed-use developments, parks, recreation facilities, and streetscapes. We activate urban downtowns, suburban centers, small towns, and rural areas—and the multimodal corridors that connect us to the places we work, live, and thrive.

Working closely with the communities we serve, we create future-forward destinations that unlock vibrant economic centers, establish resilient communities, and make places that feel like home.

Essential Functions

- Manage and coordinate all multi‐disciplinary activities and inputs by the technical team, including specialist inputs, to ensure an integrated technical solution.
- Manage and coordinate design and drafting resources in the ACT and other offices.
- Lead complex geometric design inputs to projects
- Fulfil contract management and supervision roles in addition to contract preparation and tender evaluation.
- Identify opportunities and develop high level relationships with our key transportation and future rail focused clients in line with Stantec business strategies.
- Support project managers/team leaders by undertaking engineering calculation, site investigation, design,



report writing, drawing preparation and contract supervision for a variety of projects and to ensure that the outcomes in terms of profit, schedule, technical and quality

About You

- Qualifications in Drafting or Engineering and/or relevant equivalent work experience including documentation for transport and civil infrastructure projects
- Experience in leading a team of civil drafters, managing project resourcing and quality of outputs and client deliverables.
- Extensive experience delivering a range of clients in ACT and NSW, all in accordance with their specifications.
- Good understanding of Common Data Environments, AutoCAD Macros and Scripts to automate repetitive tasks.
- Extensive experience in the operation of software design tools such as AutoCAD packages
- Basic knowledge in Civil 3D or 12D would be helpful.
- Strong knowledge of local drafting standards
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills and the ability to solve problems utilising existing procedures.
- Strong client focus, high level of motivation and dedication and the ability to work well in a team environment.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary 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.
- Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
- Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
- Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
- A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
- Professional Memberships
- Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
- Service Recognition Awards
- Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 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.

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

📌 Design and Drafting Team Lead (Canberra)
🏢 Stantec
📍 Canberra