DESCRIPTION

Stantec’s Water business in Australia has an impressive portfolio of successful major projects that are already positively impacting our communities across the country. We know that finding solutions to our water issues is critical, and so our diverse network of 400 water specialists in Australia collaborate across business lines and geographies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. With exciting projects in the pipeline, we are looking to expand our teams and seek the change-makers, innovators, leaders and collaborators to join us. How will you impact Australia’s water solutions? Grow with us, H2O+U.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  Primary Location : Australia-Queensland-South Brisbane
  Other Locations : Australia-Victoria-Melbourne, Australia-New South Wales-Sydney
  Organization : BC-3002 Water-AU Australia
  Employee Status : Regular
  Job Level : Individual Contributor
  Travel : No
  Schedule : Full-time
  Job Posting : Aug 11, 2025, 11:22:21 PM
  Req ID: 250002EG
  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:

As the Pursuits Specialist, you will take the lead in crafting compelling proposal and fee submissions, leveraging the appropriate tools, templates and guidelines to showcase our capabilities and opportunities. You will serve as the key liaison between the Water business and the proposals team in Pune, India, facilitating clear communication, effective decision-making, and strategic prioritisation to ensure alignment across all proposal development activities. Through ongoing collaboration with the Pursuits team in India, you will drive the creation of high-quality proposals that reflect Stantec’s brand voice and pursuit standards.

DAY TO DAY TASKS WOULD INVOLVE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Lead the coordination and preparation of submissions and fee proposals in collaboration with team leaders, whilst providing support to specialist teams as required.
• Ensure the quality, layout and formatting of all documentation is consistent with Stantec’s brand.
• Follow up all contributors to proposals and submissions to ensure delivery to deadlines.
• Update and format proposals, statements of qualifications, capability documents, and win themes using MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and Adobe InDesign.
• Coordinate and prioritise proposal support requests based on business line requirements, deadlines, and strategic value.
• Identify and implement improvements to proposal processes, templates, and collaboration tools to enhance efficiency and impact.
• Act as the primary communication link between the Australian business line and the proposal team in Pune, India.
• Promote knowledge sharing and actively engage with project and technical administration staff to exchange relevant insights and best practices.
• Create, maintain and manage materials and supporting documentation.
• Perform administrative tasks as required to support proposal development and team operations.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL FOR THIS ROLE YOU’LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in an engineering consultancy, construction, or design environment.
• Strong sense of accountability with a commitment to quality, including maintaining systems and adhering to Stantec’s style guide.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly detail-oriented and organised, with excellent prioritisation and time management abilities.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage effectively with senior leadership, peers, and clients, across internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively within a team, and alongside senior management and executive staff.
• Strong presentation skills in both small and large group settings, with proficiency in tools such as PowerPoint.
• Skilled in using web-based tools and Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat, with working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.