Principal Engineer/ Team Leader - Ports and Maritime
We are looking for an experienced Team Leader for our national Ports & Maritime team to help shape the future of our maritime capability across Australia.This role can be based in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth, offering flexibility while connecting you with our national and global maritime networks.You will lead a talented group of maritime engineers and specialists, guide project delivery, strengthen client relationships, and support the strategic growth of our Ports & Maritime business.
In this highly collaborative role, you will partner closely with coastal engineering, environmental services, transport, geotechnical and other technical teams to deliver innovative solutions for port authorities, government, and private-sector clients.
Day to day tasks would involve:
- Leadership and Team Development
- Set clear and achievable goals with team members and conduct regular 1:1 catch-ups to check-in on team member health and wellbeing and track the goal progress.
- Develop the team's skills and experience through appropriate training development, mentoring and guidance.
- Foster a success-oriented environment within the team by displaying collaborative behaviours and exerting measured and balanced influence.
- Technical Expertise and Project Execution
- Lead the planning, execution, and interpretation of geotechnical investigations including drilling, sampling, and in-situ testing.
- Prepare technical reports and recommendations for foundations, earthworks, and ground improvement.
- Business Development and Client Relationship Management
- Initiate and manage business development opportunities, actively participate in and lead client service through establishing and maintaining strong relationships.
- Lead and/or review proposals for pricing, approach and methodology, variation estimates and submission documents, and review and evaluate subconsultant tender response submissions to ensure they are suitable.
- Operational and Performance Management
- Support the Business Leader in monitoring and reporting on team performance, contributing to the preparation of annual business plans and strategic initiatives.
- Ensure optimal team utilization through effective forecasting, workload management, and delegation of tasks.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of a healthy project backlog through strategic networking and business development activities.
To be successful for this role you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Maritime or Coastal Engineering
- Minimum 10 years of experience in ports, maritime or coastal engineering projects
- Accredited as CPEng
- A broad range of skills covering people management, business development, project delivery and business management.
- Experience in managing teams with direct line management duties.
- Highly developed consulting skills to liaise with clients and other stakeholders to achieve mutually successful project outcomes.
- Well-developed problem solving and negotiations skills to resolve queries.
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
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.
Principal Engineer/ Team Leader - Ports and Maritime
We are looking for an experienced Team Leader for our national Ports & Maritime team to help shape the future of our maritime capability across Australia.This role can be based in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth, offering flexibility while connecting you with our national and global maritime networks.You will lead a talented group of maritime engineers and specialists, guide project delivery, strengthen client relationships, and support the strategic growth of our Ports & Maritime business.
In this highly collaborative role, you will partner closely with coastal engineering, environmental services, transport, geotechnical and other technical teams to deliver innovative solutions for port authorities, government, and private-sector clients.
Day to day tasks would involve:
- Leadership and Team Development
- Set clear and achievable goals with team members and conduct regular 1:1 catch-ups to check-in on team member health and wellbeing and track the goal progress.
- Develop the team's skills and experience through appropriate training development, mentoring and guidance.
- Foster a success-oriented environment within the team by displaying collaborative behaviours and exerting measured and balanced influence.
- Technical Expertise and Project Execution
- Lead the planning, execution, and interpretation of geotechnical investigations including drilling, sampling, and in-situ testing.
- Prepare technical reports and recommendations for foundations, earthworks, and ground improvement.
- Business Development and Client Relationship Management
- Initiate and manage business development opportunities, actively participate in and lead client service through establishing and maintaining strong relationships.
- Lead and/or review proposals for pricing, approach and methodology, variation estimates and submission documents, and review and evaluate subconsultant tender response submissions to ensure they are suitable.
- Operational and Performance Management
- Support the Business Leader in monitoring and reporting on team performance, contributing to the preparation of annual business plans and strategic initiatives.
- Ensure optimal team utilization through effective forecasting, workload management, and delegation of tasks.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of a healthy project backlog through strategic networking and business development activities.
To be successful for this role you'll need:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, Maritime or Coastal Engineering
- Minimum 10 years of experience in ports, maritime or coastal engineering projects
- Accredited as CPEng
- A broad range of skills covering people management, business development, project delivery and business management.
- Experience in managing teams with direct line management duties.
- Highly developed consulting skills to liaise with clients and other stakeholders to achieve mutually successful project outcomes.
- Well-developed problem solving and negotiations skills to resolve queries.
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
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.
