Group Leader, Building Services - ( 250002FP )
Description
About the role
The role of Group Leader is to provide leadership, management, and strategic direction for the Building Services Group.
You will support Team Leaders and Project Technical Leads to ensure overall Group is consistently focused in terms of resourcing, safety, work winning, QA adherence, risk management, and staff morale. Support the career aspirations and learning and development requirements of Group staff. As well as support Sector Leaders in representing the company externally to Clients and play a senior and active role in managing these relationships. Reinforce cultural behaviours across the Group.
The building services group currently consists of the Mechanical, Electrical and Hydraulics teams.
As Group Leader you will play a leading part in the delivery of projects, either through a technical leadership role or through a Project Management role.
Day to day tasks would involve:
- Management of current and future workloads/staffing levels within the Group to achieve attainment of work received and utilisation targets.
- Oversee resourcing management, which will be carried out by Team Leader(s).
- Create and foster great Project Technical Leads and great Team Leaders.
- Ensure that the Group maintains an appropriate level of service to key Clients, by supporting Sector Leaders, Market Leaders and Project Managers in the successful delivery of projects.
- Have an awareness of all significant projects within the Group
- Lead Group strategic direction in respect of the development of staff, both technical and professional.
- Assist all direct reports to develop a clear career path strategy.
- Proactively and regularly communicate with Group staff on strategic, risk, resourcing and workload issues via Group meetings, Team Leaders and other appropriate forums.
- Regularly interact with and seek input from other members of the leadership group.
- Be the first point of contact in the Group when we are made aware of significant technical issues on projects
- Lead and foster a culture of continuous technical, procedural and QA improvement within the Group.
- Ensure the Group acts in the interests of exceptional service –both internal and external.
- Adhere to professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures.
- Contribute to our company culture.
To be successful for this role you'll need:
- Must have previous experience in a Building Services Consulting environment in Western Australia
- Significant relevant and demonstrated experience in people and team leadership
- Tertiary Engineering qualification
- Licenced/chartered (or equivalent) status with relevant national industry body, or working towards, is highly regarded
- 10 years professional experience in a relevant technical discipline (Mechanical, Electrical or Hydraulics)
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 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.
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
How to apply
If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.
Qualifications
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Primary Location : Australia-Western Australia-Perth
Organization : BC-3012 Buildings-AU Western Australia
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Aug 10, 2025, 10:56:24 PM
Req ID: 250002FP
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