Senior Civil Designer

Senior Civil Designer - ( 260000OI )

We have an opportunity for a Senior Civil Designer to join our Community Development team in Cairns in a permanent full-time position.

Stantec are currently delivering a variety of commercial, land development, urban infrastructure projects. This role includes project design and delivery across a range of projects and within land subdivision sector. Projects range from early concept design and master planning through to detailed design and construction documentation.

The role would suit someone with mainly urban and land development experience from civil engineering consultancy. The successful candidate will be provided with an opportunity to develop professionally and personally and provided with an opportunity to forge a rewarding career path in a successful consultancy working on well-known projects.

If you would like to work from early stages on a long-term landmark master planned estate, come join the team!

The role

• Preparing conceptual and detailed designs using 12D (land subdivisions, road infrastructure, drainage, sewer & water systems as well as associated infrastructure)
• Interpret civil design requirements of State Government, Local Government Authorities and private sector clients
• Interface with associated disciplines such as transport, planning, survey, traffic, electrical and landscaping
• Interact with clients regarding project needs

To Be Successful For This Role You Will Need

• Demonstrated civil designer experience in land, urban and subdivisions
• Relevant qualifications
• Demonstrated experience ideally using 12D software
• Familiarity with local authority and state government approval and regulatory requirements
• A commitment to self-improvement and continuing professional development

What We Offer

We offer many 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
• Professional Memberships, Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI), Service Recognition Awards

Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 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.

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.

How To Apply

If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted

Qualifications

Primary Location : Australia-Queensland-Cairns

Organization : BC-3047 CommDev-AU Queensland

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Oct 27, 2026, 4:30:09 PM

Req ID: 260000OI

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