Geotechnical Team Lead — Flexible Work & Growth

Stantec; New South Wales; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Additional leave up to 4 weeks

Learning and talent development

Mentoring for your development

Supportive team environment

Professional memberships

Salary Continuance Insurance

Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

Service recognition awards

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Stantec in Sydney is seeking aSenior Team Leader, Geotechnical Engineering to lead and grow the Geotechnical Engineering team. You will oversee investigations, design and construction support across residential, transport and infrastructure projects, while mentoring staff and strengthening client relationships.

The role offers flexible work arrangements, opportunities for professional development, and a clear path for career progression within a global engineering practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil Engineering or Geology with geotechnical electives
• Extensive consulting experience and demonstrated leadership of project teams
• Experience leading large infrastructure geotechnical investigations and construction support
• Proficiency with geotechnical and engineering software
• Excellent communication, project management and client relationship skills

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the Geotechnical Engineering team in Sydney
• Oversee workload, utilisation and resourcing with other leaders
• Coordinate geotechnical investigations, field programs and data acquisition
• Prepare and review technical reports, calculations and design documents
• Deliver geotechnical assessments and design solutions for foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, pipelines and slope stability
• Provide technical review and quality assurance to meet industry and client standards
• Manage project scope, budgets and schedules to achieve outcomes
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to proposals and pursuits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil Engineering or Geology

Tools

Geotechnical software

Engineering software

Job description

Stantec in Sydney is seeking aSenior Team Leader, Geotechnical Engineering to lead and grow the Geotechnical Engineering team. You will oversee investigations, design and construction support across residential, transport and infrastructure projects, while mentoring staff and strengthening client relationships.

The role offers flexible work arrangements, opportunities for professional development, and a clear path for career progression within a global engineering practice.