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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Principal or Associate level Mechanical Engineer to join our Sydney Buildings team. This key leadership role combines technical expertise with strategic business development, client engagement, and project delivery. As a senior member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will drive project success, expand client relationships, and identify new business opportunities across diverse building projects. Your technical and commercial leadership will be crucial for success in this growth-focused role.

Responsibilities

Lead client-facing project delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes and strong stakeholder satisfaction.
Drive business development initiatives, identifying and pursuing new project opportunities and nurturing long-term client partnerships.
Manage internal design teams and oversee engineering assessments across complex, multi-client projects.
Represent Stantec in industry forums, client presentations, and strategic meetings to enhance our market presence.
Deliver technically sound and innovative designs, reports, and specifications across sectors including health, defence, high-rise, industrial, and education.
Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Proven experience in a design consultancy environment, with a strong track record of client engagement and project leadership.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at varying stages of delivery.
Strong technical knowledge in building services design.
A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for building client relationships and growing business pipelines.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
A collaborative, can-do attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Location

Sydney

Work Type

Work from home opportunities
Part time employment

Experience Level

Principal level
Associate level

Education Level

Engineering Degree-qualified
CIBSE / Engineers Australia recognised qualifications

Benefits

Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements
Work from home opportunities
Provision for school term contracts
Job sharing
Part time employment
Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave
Learning and Talent Development Programs
Global programmes
Online learning
On-the-job learning
Mentoring for your own development
Opportunity to mentor others
Professional Memberships
Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs
Service Recognition Awards

About the Company

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.