Senior Project Technical Lead, Mechanical Engineer

Stantec Australia Pty Ltd; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Leave options

Learning programs

Mentoring opportunities

Professional memberships

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Stantec Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Project Technical Lead in Brisbane to drive technical excellence in mechanical building services and lead a multidisciplinary team. The role blends technical leadership with client engagement, project delivery, and business development across major buildings projects.

You will oversee design teams, mentor engineers, and deliver robust specifications while representing Stantec in industry discussions and client meetings.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree from an accredited program or recognized equivalent.
• RPEQ registration is required or soon to be registered.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multiple mechanical projects in a building services environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical building services technical leadership to a large team in Brisbane and nationally.
• Lead client-facing project delivery with high-quality outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Drive business development by pursuing new opportunities and nurturing client relationships.
• Oversee multidisciplinary design teams and engineering assessments across complex projects.
• Represent Stantec in industry forums, client meetings and strategic discussions.
• Deliver robust, innovative designs, reports and specifications across health, data centres, science, defence, high-rise, industrial and education sectors.
• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client engagement

Project leadership

Mechanical design

Education

Engineering degree

RPEQ registration

Job description

Senior Project Technical Lead, Mechanical Engineer

Great Remuneration + Salary Packaging + Benefits

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.

Unlock job insights

Hirer responsiveness Salary match Number of applicants

Engineering & Project Management Services More than 10,000 employees

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.

We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure.

We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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