Group Leader – Digital Engineering & BIM - ( 2600007L )
Description
The Role
Our Water Group in Victoria has developed strong client relationships, a significant pipeline of work, and a growing team of over 100 water professionals. As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced and passionate Digital Engineering leader to lead our Victorian Digital Engineering team while also providing BIM leadership across major water infrastructure projects.
Reporting to the Water Business Leader – Victoria, this dual-role position combines people leadership, business growth, project delivery, and technical digital leadership. You will lead and develop a high-performing team of Digital Engineering professionals while acting as the primary BIM leader for major multidisciplinary water projects.
You will work closely with project managers, design managers, discipline leaders, and digital practice leaders to drive excellence in digital delivery, BIM implementation, innovation, and project outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to influence the future direction of digital engineering within one of Australia's leading water businesses.
The Group Leader position is a function, in addition to an employee’s substantive technical/project contribution role, as detailed below.
Specifically, your responsibilities will include:
Group Leadership
Supporting the Business Leader in driving both short- and long‑term Water AU strategy initiatives while fostering a collaborative, success‑oriented, inclusive culture that promotes engagement, alignment with core values, and balanced influence across teams.
Lead, mentor and develop a team of Digital Engineering professionals across Victoria.
Manage team utilisation, resourcing and workforce planning to meet current and future project demands.
Support recruitment and onboarding initiatives to strengthen team capability.
BIM Leadership & Digital Delivery
Act as BIM Manager and Digital Lead on major water infrastructure projects.
Develop and implement, BIM Execution Plans (BEPs), Information Delivery Plans and project digital delivery strategies.
Lead multidisciplinary model coordination and federated model reviews.
Establish BIM workflows, model governance and quality assurance processes.
Ensure compliance with Stantec/client digital requirements and ISO 19650 principles.
Drive adoption of digital engineering best practice, standards and innovation.
Manage Common Data Environments including Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)), ProjectWise and other digital platforms.
Facilitate stakeholder workshops, model reviews and design coordination sessions.
Mentor and coach engineers, designers and BIM coordinators in digital workflows and delivery excellence.
Business Development & Strategy
Support client relationship development and market growth initiatives.
Contribute to proposals, tenders and digital delivery strategies.
Assist project pursuits by articulating digital value propositions and innovative delivery approaches.
Project Delivery
Participate in projects as a Digital Lead / BIM Manager or other technical leadership role.
Assist with project planning, budgeting, resource forecasting and delivery management.
Qualifications
About You
You are an experienced Digital Engineering professional who combines strong technical BIM capability with excellent people leadership and business acumen.
Essential
Relevant Tertiary Qualification
Minimum 10 years' experience in Digital Engineering, BIM, design delivery, or infrastructure consulting.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing or mentoring technical teams.
Strong understanding and practical application of BIM management principles and ISO 19650.
Proven experience delivering multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
Experience developing and managing Digital Execution Plans and associated digital engineering deliverables.
Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
Experience leading model coordination and federated model review processes.
Knowledge of Common Data Environments such as Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)), ProjectWise or equivalent.
Strong commercial awareness and ability to support project delivery performance.
Ability to influence, inspire and build high-performing teams.
Desirable
Water infrastructure experience including pipelines, pump stations, treatment plants, dams or major conveyance systems.
Experience with Autodesk platforms including Civil 3D, Revit, Navisworks, InfraWorks and Forma.
Experience with Revizto and model-based collaboration workflows.
Understanding of digital asset information requirements and handover processes.
Experience implementing BIM standards, governance frameworks and digital transformation initiatives.
Stantec offerings:
Along with a competitive salary and vibrant culture, 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
Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programs, online learning and on-the-job learning
Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
Professional Memberships
Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
Service Recognition Awards
Employee Assistance Program
About us:
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.
How to apply:
Submit your most recent CV outlining your relevant experience by following the below link.
To discuss this opportunity further, please apply directly online.
No Agency CVs will be accepted.
Primary Location : Australia-Victoria-Melbourne
Organization : BC-3002 Water-AU Australia
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Sep 7, 2026, 10:53:58 PM
Req ID: 2600007L
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