Market Leader, Land Development
About the role
Are you ready to shape the future of Victoria’s communities?
As a Market Leader, you’ll represent our business to clients, drive growth in the land development & Infrastructure sector, and lead strategic initiatives that position us as a trusted industry leader.
With strong client relationships and deep knowledge of Victoria’s development landscape, you’ll lead key projects and promote specialist capabilities while also guiding strategic expansion into South Australia.
The role sits within our Community Development group where you will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of VIC projects in land development, subdivision, commercial buildings and infrastructure.
The ideal candidate brings a strong network in the civil consulting space, a track record of business development success, and a passion for delivering impactful, community-focused solutions. You’re commercially driven, collaborative, and ready to lead from the front.
This is more than a leadership role - it’s a chance to influence how communities grow, connect, and thrive. If you're passionate about shaping Victoria’s future and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Day to day tasks would involve:
· Client & Market Leadership: Be the trusted advisor clients seek, drive proactive engagement, and elevate our market brand.
· Strategic Growth: Drive market growth by identifying strategic opportunities, shaping bids, and leveraging industry trends to position the business as a technical and commercial leader.
· Collaboration: Foster cross-business collaboration to strengthen client relationships, share global expertise, and support project delivery through Communities of Practice and strategic leadership alignment.
· Project Delivery: Lead, review, and advise on key projects, ensuring efficiency and excellence in delivery.
· People Leadership: Collaborate closely with Business and Group Leaders to mentor emerging talent, identify strategic recruitment needs, and strengthen project delivery across the Business Centre.
To be successful for this role you'll need:
· Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Project management, Construction management or relevant technical qualification is desirable.
· Ideally 20+ years of professional experience in civil engineering consulting or related disciplines.
· Proven leadership in the land development and infrastructure market.
· Professional registration in a related field.
· Strategic thinker with strong commercial acumen and client relationship skills.
· Strong written and verbal communication 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.
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, submit your application online.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.