The role of Group Leader is suited to a proactive individual who is looking to take the next step in their career. We are ideally seeking a qualified candidate with substantial experience across projects of various size and complexity. We are involved in a vast variety of project types including health, defence, education, commercial, justice, industrial, and infrastructure.  

You will be responsible for the management and strategic direction of  the Building Structures Group. Provide required support to Project Leads (Building Structural Engineering) to ensure overall group is consistently focussed in terms of financial performance, QA adherence, risk management, and staff morale. Represent the company externally to Clients and play a senior and active role in managing these relationships. Reinforce cultural behaviours across the Group and the Buildings business.  

You will enjoy a diverse position and will need to have the ability to multitask and share your time between project involvement, business development, group performance and management responsibilities.  

Day to day tasks would involve:   

Management of current and future workloads within the Building Structures Group to achieve attainment of financial targets whilst ensuring high staff morale.  Support and offer guidance to Project Leads, Engineers and Graduate Engineers to enable them to perform successfully at all levels.  Ensure that the Building Structures Group maintains an appropriate level of service to key Clients.  Design, documentation and construction phase activities including project review, liaison with client and consultant team, liaison with authorities, reporting, contract administration and quality audits.  Facilitate knowledge sharing and proactively engage with your discipline colleagues across ANZ and the globally.  Adhere to professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures.  Contribute to our company culture. Maintain a level of direct project involvement through the project management of projects. Participate in and contribute to marketing and business development including leading the submission of proposals. Be proactive in working with and seeking cross sell opportunities between other Buildings service lines, and other Stantec Business lines.

To be successful for this role you'll need: 

Bachelor of Civil/Structural Engineering Chartered Professional Engineer and ability to obtain RPEQ Previous experience in a Consulting environment within the Building services industry   Experience in the management of project delivery team/s Experience in the delivery of projects through Project Management principals Experience in the leading and preparing Proposal/Pursuits Knowledge of relevant Australian Standards    Competence and effort in managing risk exposure Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

 What we offer

Along with a competitive salary 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. Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave. Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programs, online learning and on-the-job learning Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables Professional Memberships Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI) Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs Service Recognition Awards Employee Assistance Program 

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 400 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. 

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe. 

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. 

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.

Hold a Structural Engineer Degree or equivalent

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