Team Leader - Geotechnical Engineering

Stantec; Sydney; 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

Team Leader - Geotechnical Engineering - ( 260000O3 )

Description

Our Geotechnical team partners with clients across a diverse range of sectors including local government, transport, residential development, education, commercial, industrial, and major infrastructure projects.

Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, we are seeking a senior to principal level Geotechnical Engineer to join as a Team Leader, Geotechnical Engineering in our Sydney office.

In this role, you'll provide team leadership technical leadership and geotechnical expertise across a variety of residential, transport, and infrastructure projects. You'll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from geotechnical investigations and site characterisation through to detailed design and construction support.

The role is based in our Sydney (St Leonard's) office. We offer flexible work arrangements such as work from home, staggered hours and additional Purchased Leave. Our supportive work environment allows you to tailor your career path ensuring planned investment into your training and development as well as access to long term career opportunities.

Day-to-day tasks would involve:

• Lead, coach and develop the Geotechnical Engineering team in Sydney, supporting engagement, succession planning, career development and technical capability.

• Oversee team performance, workload, utilisation and resourcing, working with other leaders to forecast demand and share work across regions and disciplines.

• Lead and coordinate geotechnical investigations, field programs, site testing, and data acquisition activities.

• Prepare and review technical reports, calculations, specifications, and design documentation.

• Deliver geotechnical assessments and design solutions for various works such as foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, pipelines, and slope stability projects.

• Provide technical review and quality assurance to ensure deliverables meet industry and client standards.

• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and resources to achieve successful project outcomes.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships while contributing to proposals, business development initiatives, and project pursuits.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil Engineering or Geology with completion of geotechnical electives and/or major as part of your university studies.

• Extensive experience within a consulting environment.

• Experience leading large infrastructure geotechnical investigation and construction phase support projects for clients such as Transport for NSW and/or Sydney Water.

• Proficiency with geotechnical and engineering software.

• Excellent communication, project management, and client relationship skills.

What we offer

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• 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

• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high-quality service and deliverables

• Professional Memberships

• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs

• Service Recognition Awards

• Employee Assistance Program

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 34,000 employees working in 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.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical, Civil Engineering or Geology with completion of geotechnical electives and/or major as part of your university studies.

Primary Location : Australia-New South Wales-St. Leonards

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