Project Technical Lead, Mechanical Engineer

Stantec Australia; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Work-from-home opportunities

Career development programs

Mentoring

4 weeks additional leave

Salary continuance insurance

Job summary

Stantec in Brisbane is seeking a Senior Project Technical Lead in Mechanical Engineering to drive technical excellence and lead a multidisciplinary Buildings team across South East Queensland.

You will lead client-facing project delivery, shape outcomes, mentor engineers, and pursue new business opportunities while aligning with strategic goals of the Brisbane Buildings group. This role offers flexible work arrangements and strong collaboration across disciplines.

Qualifications

• Proven technical leadership in a Mechanical Engineering role within Building Services consulting.
• Engineering degree-qualified; Engineers Australia recognised qualifications.
• RPEQ registration in mechanical engineering.
• Experience leading multiple projects at varying stages of delivery.
• Strong client engagement and business development mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in fast-paced teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical building services technical leadership to a large team in Brisbane and nationally.
• Lead client-facing project delivery with high-quality outcomes.
• Drive business development and nurture client partnerships.
• Manage internal design teams and oversee engineering assessments.
• Represent Stantec in industry forums and client meetings.
• Deliver robust designs and specifications across multiple sectors.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of excellence.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client engagement

Project leadership

Communication skills

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

Engineers Australia recognised qualifications

Job description

Senior Project Technical Lead, Mechanical Engineer

Stantec has a healthy and strong future pipeline of Buildings projects across Australia, particularly in South East Queensland!

We are looking for an experienced and highly technically-accomplished Senior Mechanical Project Technical Lead to join our Brisbane Buildings team. This is a key leadership role akin to a Technical Director level role that blends technical excellence and leadership with strategic business development, client engagement and project delivery.

As a senior member of our multidisciplinary team, you will play a pivotal role indriving technical excellence in the mechanical discipline, project success, expanding client relationships, and identifying new business opportunitiesacross a diverse portfolio of building projects. Your ability to lead from the front—both technically and commercially—will be key to your success.

Bring your technical leadership to a role with a growth focus.

Day to day tasks would involve:

Providing strong Mechanical Building Services technical leadership to a large Mechanical team both locally in Brisbane and the wider National Buildings Business.

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, multidiscipline projects.

Represent Stantec in industry forums, client presentations and strategic meetings to enhance our market presence.

Deliver technically robust and innovative designs, reports and specifications across sectors including health, data centres, science, defence, high-rise, industrial and education.

Mentor and support engineers of all levels, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for:

Proven technical leadership in a Mechanical Engineering role in a Building Services consulting environment, with a strong track record ofclient engagement and project leadership.

Engineering degree-qualified / Engineers Australia recognised qualifications.

RPEQ registration in mechanical engineering.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at varying stages of delivery.

Strong technical knowledge in Mechanical Engineering and broader Building Services design.

A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion forbuilding 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.

Ability to plan and manage work for others and delegate tasks to other engineers, designers and modellers.

Ability to work within cost and hours budgets.

Ability to attract new work, write proposals and manage multidiscipline projects and designs.

About Stantec:

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.

What we offer:

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 program, online learning and on-the-job learning

Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others

Professional memberships.

Salary continuance insurance (SCI).

Mental health, employee assistance and wellbeing programs.

Service Recognition Awards.