Adelaide Buildings Leader

4 days ago


Adelaide, South Australia Stantec Full time


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 visionaryBusiness Leaderto take the reins of ourAdelaide Buildings team, a dynamic group of Engineers and Consultants who thrive on solving complex challenges acrosshealth, defence, data centres, science & technology, social infrastructure, and commercialsectors.

This is more than a leadership role - it's a chance tobuild something extraordinary. You'll have the freedom to grow and shape a local team, backed by the strength of acollaborative 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.

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to lead with purpose, shape the future of Adelaide's built environment, and be part of a team that's passionate, innovative, and united by a shared vision. If you're ready to make your mark, we'd love to hear from you.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 34,000 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.

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

  • Performance bonus incentives

  • 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

  • Professional Memberships

  • Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)

  • Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

  • Service Recognition Awards

  • Employee Assistance Program

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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Additional Information

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