Project Delivery Lead
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- 20 hours ago Post Date
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- 260000LK Requisition #
Project Delivery Lead
Hastings
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.
We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.
About the role:
Due to ongoing success and additional work from the Hastings District Council, we are looking for a Project Delivery Lead to join our team. This role is about more than project delivery, it’s about building trusted relationships with our client, working collaboratively with our people, and bringing teams together to deliver high quality outcomes on time and within budget.
Day to day tasks would involve:
Building long term collaborative relationships within Stantec and Hastings District Council
Working across business centres to align delivery standards as the panel covers both Water, Transport and Community Development projects.
In conjunction with local team leads, ensure that the team has appropriate skills and experience for current and future projects
Develop and mentor staff in key delivery processes and procedures.
Assist team leads with workload forecasting and resource planning
Liaise regularly with project managers and project technical leads to provide updates to Hastings District Council, highlighting any known delivery risks to projects and the overall programme
In a lead project manager or design manager capacity ensure that project outcomes meet or exceed the client’s expectations
Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities.
To be successful in this role you’ll need:
Understand the different phases of projects and be able to make informed quality business decisions.
To be a good role model for the team and motivate employees to perform to high standards.
At least 10 years’ experience in Engineering or Project Management with good client relationship development and project delivery skills.
What we offer
The opportunity to work in the Hawkes’ Bay area where you can forget about rush hour traffic, the weekends are relaxing, and property is still affordable. Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing:
Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts
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 Membership
Health Insurance – Income Continuance Insurance (ICI) – Life Insurance
Service Recognition Awards
Employee Assistance Program
About us
The Stantec community unites approximately 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.
Applications close Friday 2nd October 2026
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