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Principal Design Manager

SeniorFull-timeOfficeSouth Brisbane QLD, AustraliaPosted 1 day agoVerified 2 days ago
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About the job

The Principal Design Manager job at Stantec’s Water Division in Brisbane is all about making a real impact on Australia’s water solutions. This position is crucial for providing technical expertise and leading teams to develop and deliver effective solutions for key water and wastewater projects. Collaboration and innovation are at the heart of how the team works, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to grow and contribute to meaningful projects.

You'll be responsible for

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Coordinating multi-disciplinary activities

Coordinate all multi-disciplinary activities and inputs by the technical team, including specialist inputs, to ensure an integrated technical solution.
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Delivering quality outputs

Deliver outputs on time and to an appropriate quality.
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Leading engineering projects

Leading engineering projects and managing internal engineering disciplines as well as subcontractors.

Key criteria

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Tertiary qualification in engineering

Relevant degree with CPEng and RPEQ certification or ability to obtain.

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10+ years in water infrastructure

Proven experience in civil or process-mechanical engineering design and construction.

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Leadership experience

Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.

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5 criteria for this job
Tertiary qualification in engineering
Relevant degree with CPEng and RPEQ certification or ability to obtain.

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10+ years in water infrastructure
Proven experience in civil or process-mechanical engineering design and construction.

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Leadership experience
Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and subcontractors.

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Advanced knowledge of water services
In-depth understanding of water and wastewater delivery environments.

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Strong report writing skills
Ability to create compelling narratives in technical documentation.

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