Business Leader, Geosciences, WA

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Business Leader to lead the Geosciences team in Western Australia. This team executes projects in the fields of Geotechnical Engineering, Contaminated Land, Mine Closure, Tailings, and Coastal and Marine, with extensive projects and clients throughout WA.

Reporting to the Regional Director, the Business Leader (BL) is responsible for business operations, encompassing safety leadership, people leadership, client service, growth and operational excellence within the region. In a region with an exciting future, you’ll play a role in growing our existing client base, exploring new opportunities while strengthening relationships with existing clients. You will have a once in a career opportunity to lead Stantec’s growth in the region, whilst working in a truly supportive and inclusive environment.

Day to day tasks would involve:

·         Work with the Business Centre Operations Leader (BCOL) and Regional Director (RD) in preparing annual Business Centre (BC) business plans and budgets. 

·         Responsible for continuous improvement and effective management of projects and staff within their region (resourcing, utilisation, and gross margin management).

·         Responsible for winning work and achieving net revenue and backlog targets from within their region.

·         Provide leadership and direction to all staff and ensure the objectives, actions and focus of the business centre is clearly communicated.

·         Proactively identify opportunities to reinforce and further develop Stantec's high-performance culture with a focus on talent, productivity, and financial performance.

·         Responsible for regional talent management lifecycle including recruitment, career development, employee engagement, succession planning, coaching and mentoring, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development.

·         Work with project delivery teams and Team Leaders to drive quality and timely delivery of project deliverables to meet and exceed client expectations.

·         Responsible for client relationships, strategic project pursuits and major project leadership within their region and working towards sustainable sector growth.

To be successful for this role you'll need:

·         Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Science, or comparable technical degree coupled with at least ten years’ relevant experience within a senior position.

·         Demonstrated leadership experience and an ability to create a high performing culture.

·         Strong commercial acumen and significant project delivery experience.

·         An ability to influence and negotiate through effective communication and interpersonal skills.

·         Highly developed client relations and stakeholder management skills, and knowledge of the WA geosciences market.

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

·         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 30,000 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.

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, please submit your application online. 

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.