Business Leader – Structures, Bridges and Maritime
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Business Leader – Structures, Bridges & Maritime to lead the national Structures sector within our Transport Australia Business Centre. This senior leadership position is responsible for driving operational excellence, people leadership, client success, and safety performance across a diverse and growing national structures team.
Reporting to the Business Centre Operations Leader, you will shape the strategic direction of the Structures, Bridges & Maritime discipline, strengthen our market position, and develop high‑performing teams across Australia. You will play a critical role in delivering outstanding technical outcomes for clients while fostering a positive, inclusive and high‑performance culture aligned to Stantec’s values.
Day to day tasks would involve:
Leading business performance across the sector, including budgeting, forecasting, revenue, utilisation, and gross margin management.
Driving a collaborative, high‑performance team culture focused on capability, delivery excellence, and employee engagement.
Providing strategic leadership across safety, quality, risk and operational performance, ensuring compliance with HSSE and quality standards.
Developing and maintaining strong client relationships and supporting major project pursuits to secure repeat and new business.
Overseeing workforce planning, resourcing, staff development, and succession planning across geographically dispersed teams.
Partnering with Project Managers, Practice Leaders and Group Leaders to ensure consistent delivery of high‑quality, client‑focused solutions.
Leading cross‑sector collaboration and work‑sharing to support national utilisation and growth initiatives
To be successful for this role you'll need:
Tertiary qualifications in engineering or a related technical discipline coupled with at least ten years’ experience within a senior position.
Professional registration or working towards (eg. CPEng)
Demonstrated success in business performance management including forecasting, budgeting, and operational optimisation.
Proven experience building, leading and developing teams across multiple locations.
Strong commercial acumen and ability to drive revenue growth, margin improvement and client satisfaction.
A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence, engage and inspire others.
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.
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