About the role

Stantec’s Transport Planning and Advisory team partners with its clients to provide traffic and transport solutions for the community and we are currently seeking a Group Leader/ Senior Principal to join our team based in St. Leonards.

 

In this role, you will leverage your advanced expertise in Traffic Engineering to lead the delivery of high-quality, technically sound projects that meet both client expectations and Stantec’s standards for profitability, scheduling, and quality. You will be responsible for providing strategic technical direction, ensuring that all traffic engineering solutions are innovative, efficient, and aligned with best practices.

 

Additionally, you will play a key role in building and maintaining strong client relationships, identifying and securing new business opportunities to drive the growth of the group. Your deep understanding of traffic engineering principles will be critical in positioning Stantec as a leader in the field, ensuring client satisfaction and fostering long-term partnerships.

 

As a senior leader, you will also provide team leadership and project prioritization, mentoring staff, and ensuring the successful execution of projects. Your technical expertise will be central in guiding the team to achieve optimal project outcomes, balancing technical rigor with commercial success.

 

The Group Leader position is a function, in addition to technical/ project contribution role as Senior Principal.

 

Day to day tasks would involve: Technical Expertise and Project Execution Conduct comprehensive technical assessments, demonstrating advanced knowledge and expertise in Transportation and Traffic Engineering including but not limited to RSA, TIA, CTMP, CTM, EIS, REF Lead the execution and delivery of projects, ensuring adherence to technical standards, timelines, and budgetary constraints. Oversee project management activities, ensuring high-quality deliverables and compliance with industry best practices. Business Development and Client Relationship Management Drive commercial success by developing and maintaining strong relationships with key clients, ensuring client satisfaction and fostering long-term partnerships. Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within the transportation engineering sector. Assist in the formulation and execution of strategic business development plans, contributing to the company’s growth and market positioning. Leadership and Team Development Participate actively in project and team meetings, providing specialized traffic engineering expertise and guidance. Mentor and support the professional development of technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence. Operational and Performance Management Support the Business Leader in monitoring and reporting on team performance, contributing to the preparation of annual business plans and strategic initiatives. Ensure optimal team utilization through effective forecasting, workload management, and delegation of tasks. Contribute to the development and maintenance of a healthy project backlog through strategic networking and business development activities.

  

To be successful for this role you'll need: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering Minimum 12 years of transport engineering experience within private consulting environment A broad range of skills covering people management, business development, project delivery and business management. Experience in managing teams with direct line management duties Highly developed consulting skills to liaise with clients and other stakeholders to achieve mutually successful project outcomes. Well-developed problem solving and negotiations skills to resolve queries.

  

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 programmes, 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 over 31,000 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.

  

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, submit your application online. 

  

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

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