Stantec’s Water team in Australia has an impressive portfolio of successful major projects and programs that are already positively impacting our communities across the country. Our Water group has secured multiple long-term contracts and significant career defining major projects with key water authority clients across Australia and locally in South-East Queensland. This has created a great opportunity for an experienced Delivery Manager (Project Management) with a passion for delivering water infrastructure solutions to join our Water Group based in our Brisbane or Gold Coast offices.

The Project Delivery team delivers a wide variety of projects from feasibility stage through to concept and detailed design and construction support.

As a Delivery Manager (Project Management) you will actively contribute to the growth of our Queensland Water Group, along with providing your expertise to:

• Successfully deliver complex projects, working within high performing interdisciplinary teams and contributing to the financial success of a business.

• Contribute to decision making and challenge how our projects are being delivered.

• Work closely with our senior team of experienced engineers, project technical leads, design managers and other project managers to continue our excellent project delivery track record.

• Assist in the preparation of bids and proposals.

• Develop strong working relationships with clients by delivering valuable business solutions and understanding the client’s business.

• Contribute to a positive team culture and support the development of junior staff.

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Engineering (or associated disciplines).

• Project Management qualifications/certifications preferred (e.g. Project Management Professional) or working towards the attainment of a recognised qualification / certification.

• Consultancy experience is a necessary requirement for this role, with Water industry experience being highly regarded

• Demonstrated delivery capability and track record

• Demonstrated project team leadership skills

• Solid technical understanding of water infrastructure preferred, including some or all of the following:

  • Water and sewerage networks.
  • Water and wastewater treatment plants.
  • Water resources projects.
  • Dams and pumped hydro infrastructure.
  • General civil heavy infrastructure

• Strong ability to prioritise tasks and multi-task to ensure deadlines are achieved.

• Ideally experience in leading multidisciplinary teams in a consulting environment