Group Leader – Roads and Highways - ( 2600000N )

Description

About the role

In this role you will be responsible for building and maintaining strong client relationships and developing business opportunities to grow the group, as well as providing team leadership, project prioritisation and technical expertise to ensure successful project outcomes. You will also be responsible for ensuring projects meet both the client and Stantec expectations.

You will ensure your teams are fully utilised on projects and will work with the Project Managers and Business leaders to resource projects accordingly.

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

Day to day tasks would involve:

• People Leadership

  • Responsible for the team’s talent management lifecycle including but not limited to; recruitment suggestions, career training and development, employee engagement, succession planning, coaching and mentoring, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development.
  • Foster a success-oriented environment within the teams by displaying collaborative behaviours and exerting measured and balanced influence.

• Technical Expertise and Project Execution

  • Responsible for design of complex projects, requiring specialized knowledge, including technical preparation and coordination of the design, specifications, technical documentation etc. to ensure compliance with project requirements.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders in client project requirement meetings, coordination meetings with internal and/or external consultants, owner and contractor, sub-contractors, and vendors in preparation and coordination of project specifications.

• Business Development and Client Relationship Management

  • Initiate and manage business development opportunities, actively participate in and lead client service through establishing and maintaining strong relationships.
  • Lead and/or review proposals for pricing, approach and methodology, variation estimates and submission documents, and review and evaluate subconsultant tender response submissions to ensure they are suitable.

• Operational and Performance Management

  • Ensure optimal team utilization through effective forecasting, workload management, and delegation of tasks.

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a demonstrated 15 years' experience in the delivery of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects

• Charted Professional Engineer (CPEng)

• Strong working knowledge of Australian codes and standards, regulatory requirements, guidelines, current trends and legislation to deliver innovative and practical solutions.

• 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 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.

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.

Qualifications

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Primary Location : Australia-Victoria-Melbourne

Organization : BC-3050 Transpt-AU Delivery

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Manager

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jan 22, 2026, 2:33:54 PM

Req ID: 2600000N

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