Construction Engineer | Land Development & Subdivisions

Ready to take your land development experience to the next level?

Stantec Community Development team is looking for a Construction Engineer to join our Melbourne team, working across a diverse portfolio of land development and subdivision projects.

This is a hands-on role for an engineer who enjoys being close to construction, solving problems on site, working with contractors and clients, and helping projects move successfully from design through to delivery.

What you'll be doing

Working across residential and land development projects, you'll be responsible for:

· Providing contract administration throughout the construction phase

· Preparing, reviewing and managing tender documentation and submissions

· Assessing and managing variations, RFIs and contractor queries

· Undertaking site inspections and construction audits

· Auditing and signing off on water and sewer works and other civil infrastructure

· Identifying and resolving complex engineering and construction issues on site

· Preparing clear, professional engineering and construction reports

· Working closely with developers, contractors, consultants, authorities and other key stakeholders

· Helping ensure works are delivered in accordance with relevant designs, specifications and approval requirements

About you

We're looking for someone with:

· A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

· Construction Engineering experience working on land development and subdivision projects

· Strong construction-phase and contract administration experience ideally using AS4000 or AS2124 Australian standard

· Practical knowledge of civil construction, particularly water, sewer and subdivision infrastructure

· Sewer and/or Water audit accreditation like SA1, WA1 and more

· Experience managing RFIs, variations, inspections and contractor interfaces

· Strong problem-solving skills and the confidence to resolve technical issues on site

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

· The ability to balance technical quality, commercial considerations and project delivery

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 at this time

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