Group Leader - Transport

About the role

Brisbane, and Queensland as a whole, is currently one of the most attractive places to live and work in Australia. In particular, the market in Queensland has an extremely optimistic outlook thanks to record population growth and the fast-approaching 2032 Olympic and Paralympic games. 

We’re looking for an experienced people focused Group Leader with positive energy to lead the Transport Delivery team across Queensland and help take Stantec to the next level in the Sunshine State.

Reporting to the Business Centre Operating Leader (BCOL), the Business Leader (BL) is responsible for the business operations, encompassing safety leadership, people leadership, client service, growth and operational excellence within the region. In a region with an exciting future, you’ll play a role in growing our existing client base, exploring new opportunities while strengthening relationships with existing clients.

Day to day tasks would involve: 

• Work with the Business Centre Operations Leader (BCOL) in preparing annual Business Centre (BC) business plans and budgets. 
• Responsible for achieving net revenue, gross margin, G&A, operating income and backlog targets from within their region.
• Responsible for growth and continuous improvement including assisting in developing and implementing improvement plans.
• Provide leadership and direction to all staff and ensure the objectives, actions and focus of the business centre is clearly communicated.
• Responsible for regional talent management lifecycle including recruitment, career development, employee engagement, succession planning, coaching and mentoring, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development.
• Work with project delivery teams and Practice Leaders to drive quality and timely delivery of project deliverables to meet and exceed client expectations.
• Responsible for client relationships, strategic project pursuits and major project leadership within their region and working towards sustainable sector growth.

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering coupled with at least ten years’ experience in a senior position.
• Professional registration (eg. RPEQ, CPEng)
• Demonstrated leadership experience and an ability to drive a high performing team.
• Strong commercial acumen to align performance with overall goals and achieve profitability in an efficient and cost-effective way.
• An ability to influence and negotiate through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed client relations and stakeholder management 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 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 approximately 28,000 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, submit your application online. 

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