Senior Mechanical Project Lead — Buildings

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

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.