Business Leader - Water, Wa

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Stantec's Water team in Australia has an impressive portfolio of successful major projects that are already positively impacting our communities across the country. We know that finding solutions to our water issues is critical, and so our diverse network of 400+ water specialists in Australia collaborate across business lines and geographies to ensure the best outcomes are achieved. With exciting projects in the pipeline, we are looking to expand our teams and seek the change-makers, innovators, leaders, and collaborators to join us. How will you impact Australia's water solutions? Grow with us, H2O+U.
About the role: We're looking for an experienced Business Leader to lead the Water team in Western Australia. This team executes projects in the fields of Water Conveyance, Water Treatment & Reuse, Wastewater Treatment, Water Resources, Dams, and Asset Management & Advisory.
As a Business Leader, you will be leading a strategic growth region for Stantec as well as influencing and shaping the national operations of one of Australia's leading and innovative Water businesses. The role suits an enthusiastic, passionate, and determined person who wishes to grow and shape a local team supported by a unified national team.
Reporting to the Regional Director, the Business Leader is responsible for business operations, encompassing safety leadership, people leadership, client service, growth, and operational excellence within the region. You will have shared financial (top line / bottom line) and performance responsibility with the Business Centre Operations Leader, Project Management and Commercial Leaders, and other Business Leaders within our national operations.
In a region with an exciting future and substantial opportunity for growth, you'll play a pivotal role in growing our existing client base, exploring new prospects while strengthening relationships with existing clients. You will have a once-in-a-career opportunity to lead Stantec's growth in the region, whilst working in a truly supportive and inclusive environment.
Day to day tasks would involve: Work with the Business Centre Operations Leader and Regional Director in preparing annual Business Centre business plans and budgets. Responsible for continuous improvement and effective management of projects and staff within your region (resourcing, utilisation, and gross margin management). Responsible for winning work and achieving net revenue and backlog targets from within your region. Lead collaboration with other Business Centres with a focus on cross-selling to consistently win new work with clients. Provide leadership and direction to all staff and ensure the objectives, actions, and focus of the business centre are clearly communicated. Proactively identify opportunities to reinforce and further develop Stantec's high-performance culture with a focus on talent, productivity, and financial performance. Responsible for regional talent management lifecycle including recruitment, career development, employee engagement, succession planning, coaching and mentoring, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development. Work with project delivery teams and Team Leaders to drive quality and timely delivery of project deliverables to meet and exceed client expectations. Responsible for client relationships, strategic project pursuits, and major project leadership within your region and working towards sustainable growth. Responsible to drive a proactive safety culture within your region and to partner with the Health Safety Security Environment leadership to ensure all company safety procedures, legal requirements, and specific Health & Safety Regulations are met. Work with the Project Management and Commercial Leaders to ensure that the Company's Project Management Fundamentals are adhered to within your region and that local Project Managers have the appropriate tools and training. To be successful for this role you'll need: Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Science, or comparable technical degree coupled with at least fifteen years' relevant experience within a senior position. Demonstrated leadership experience and an ability to create a high performing culture. Strong commercial acumen and significant project delivery experience. An ability to influence and negotiate through effective communication and interpersonal skills. Highly developed client relations and stakeholder management skills, and a thorough understanding and knowledge of the WA water market. An ability to foster a success-orientated environment by displaying collaborative behaviours and exerting measured and balanced influence. 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 Performance bonus incentives 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 About Stantec: The Stantec community unites over 30,000 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.
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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.
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