QUALIFICATIONS

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Primary Location : Australia-South Australia-Adelaide
Organization : BC-3011 Buildings-AU Victoria
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Aug 25, 2025, 7:05:45 PM
Req ID: 250002HB
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you ready to shape the skyline and redefine what’s possible in building engineering? We’re on the hunt for a visionary Business Leader to take the reins of our Adelaide Buildings team , a dynamic group of Engineers and Consultants who thrive on solving complex challenges across health, defence, data centres, science & technology, social infrastructure, and commercial sectors.
This is more than a leadership role - it’s a chance to build something extraordinary . You’ll have the freedom to grow and shape a local team, backed by the strength of a collaborative national network . With a diverse portfolio and a region brimming with opportunity, you’ll drive innovation, expand our client base, and leave a lasting legacy across South Australia.

DAY TO DAY TASKS WOULD INVOLVE:

• Develop and implement business strategy and revenue growth plans for the Adelaide business to achieve organisational goals and agreed outcomes.
• Lead project delivery and team performance, ensuring excellence in resourcing, utilisation, and margin management.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for winning work, growing the Adelaide Buildings team and achieving net revenue and backlog targets, with support from leaders and staff.
• Foster collaboration across Business Centres with a focus on cross-selling nationally to consistently win new work with clients.
• Champion a high-performance culture focused on talent, productivity, and financial performance.
• Drive quality and timely delivery of projects that exceed client expectations.
• Assist with business development initiatives, identifying and pursuing new project opportunities and nurturing long-term client partnerships.
• Represent Stantec in industry forums, client presentations, and strategic meetings to enhance our market presence.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL FOR THIS ROLE YOU’LL NEED:

• Tertiary Engineering qualification
• 12 years of senior-level experience in building services in the Adelaide market.
• Proven leadership skills and a track record of building high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and significant project delivery experience.
• Effective communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience in a design consultancy environment, with a strong track record of client engagement, relationship building and project leadership.