Pursuits Team Lead

As the Pursuits Team Lead, you will guide and oversee our national pursuit team in Australia to prioritise and resource major and strategic tenders across Infrastructure, Water, Buildings, Environment and Geosciences and Energy and Resources sectors.

You will play an integral role in the development and execution of Major proposals, presentations and supporting materials using applicable tools, guidelines, and templates (Word & InDesign). As trusted advisors, our team collaborates with business development, designers, engineers, scientists, planners, and project managers across the company to promote our brand, and our projects which advance the quality of life in communities around the world.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple deadlines and initiatives at once? This busy role supports our business lines across Australia. You’ll need to be a detail-oriented individual, with a background in marketing and/or communications—a highly organised team player who can communicate effectively, manage multiple concurrent initiatives, and thrive in a deadline-driven environment.

Day to day tasks would involve:

• Leading a team across Australia to deliver high quality pursuits and tenders

• Review and implement best‑practice bids & proposals management frameworks and tools.

• Working closely with Regional Directors, Growth Leaders and Business Leaders to strategically prioritise opportunities

• Support integration strategies and whole‑of‑business sales approaches.

• Managing proposals and advising on development of proposal documents including win strategies and win themes.  Develop campaign plans in collaboration with        relevant pursuit leads and technical staff

• Lead proposals for large campaigns as needed, including some level of proposal writing and submission preparation

• Collecting company data and conducting internal and external research as appropriate for opportunity response documents and strategy development

• Ensuring marketing systems and tools are regularly updated with BD, pursuit, marketing and pre-qualification materials

• Developing appropriate networks within the company to facilitate identification and sharing of relevant information, best practices, etc. between offices.

• Supporting broader corporate marketing and business development activities including brand positioning, client engagement, business development and                      promotional activities, which may include writing, design, editing or other activities as necessary.

To be successful for this role you'll need:

• 15+ years’ related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and related experience

• Lead key proposals through the entire pursuit lifecycle from initiation to submission.

• Post-secondary degree in marketing, communications, public relations, journalism, or related area preferred

• Experience in the Engineering / Construction / Architecture or other professional services industry is preferred but not essential

• Detail-oriented and highly organised with exceptional prioritisation skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Ability to work effectively within a group, as well as independently, and enjoy working with different personality styles and management levels, both in person and        across geographies

• Drive innovation in efficiency, quality, and delivery

What we offer:

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• 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

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

• Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec:

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.

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.

Applications close Friday 20th February 2026