Project Technical Leader / Principal Consultant - Mechanical Engineer (Buildings)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Extra leave option

Development programs

Mentoring

Professional memberships

Salary continuance insurance

Wellbeing programs

Service recognition awards

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for our Perth Buildings team. This role focuses on technical leadership, client engagement and driving project delivery across a diverse buildings portfolio.

You will lead from the front, mentor junior engineers, and develop new business opportunities while collaborating with architects and contractors to deliver high-quality, cost-effective HVAC solutions. The position offers flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Design consultancy experience with client engagement and project leadership.
• Mechanical Engineering degree required.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at varying stages.
• Strong knowledge of building services design.
• Proactive, solutions-focused with client relationships and pipeline growth.
• Working knowledge of Revit and related software.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Collaborative, can-do attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead client-facing project delivery with high-quality outcomes.
• Drive business development and nurture long-term client partnerships.
• Develop HVAC engineering, heat load calculations, sizing, and coordination.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster excellence.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, builders and end users for cost-effective solutions.
• Contribute to overall mechanical team strategy and culture.
• Adhere to Stantec standards and quality procedures.

Skills

Client engagement

Project leadership

Mechanical engineering

Building services design

Revit

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Project Technical Leader / Principal Consultant - Mechanical Engineer (Buildings) - ( 260000L0 )

Description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Principal or Associate level Mechanical Engineer to join our Perth Buildings team. This is a key leadership role that blends technical excellence with strategic business development, client engagement and project delivery.

As a senior member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will play a pivotal role in driving project success, expanding client relationships, and identifying new business opportunities across 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.

What you'll be doing:

• 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 within the buildings industry.

• Develop technically sound and innovative HVAC Engineering, heat load calculations, equipment and reticulation sizing and selection, coordination, and documentation.

• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

• Work closely and develop trusted relationships with other project stakeholders, notably architects, contractors, builders and end users to achieve efficient and cost-effective solutions with a high-quality outcome

• Bring value to in-house design/project meetings

• Contribute to the overall strategy and development of the Mechanical team and to our company culture.

• Adhere to Stantec professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a design consultancy environment, with a strong track record of client engagement and project leadership.

• Mechanical Engineering Degree qualified

• 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.

• Working knowledge of Revit and other software

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• A collaborative, can-do attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

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 programmes, 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 Program and Wellbeing Programs.

• Service Recognition Awards.

Qualifications

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Primary Location

Australia-Western Australia-Perth

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Travel

No

Schedule

Full-time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans