Discipline Lead - Structures Transportation

Dillon Consulting Limited; London; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian engineering firm is seeking a Discipline Lead – Structures Transportation to spearhead innovative projects and technical leadership in their multidisciplinary team. With over 15 years of experience, ideal candidates will possess a deep understanding of civil engineering, and a strong record in business development. The position fosters innovation and collaboration to enhance the customer experience while offering flexibility in work hours.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• 15 or more years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in civil engineering design and construction.
• Strong business development acumen with a track record of winning new business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of technical professionals.
• Drive the integration of new technologies to improve processes.
• Deliver innovation projects with success metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Technical expertise

Communication skills

Team development

Business development acumen

Innovation

Education

Professional Engineer licensed in Canada

Job description

Overview

Are you someone with strong leadership and technical capabilities? Do you enjoy building relationships and working collaboratively in a team environment with both internal and external stakeholders? Are you a thought leader, a trusted advisor and a problem solver? If you enjoy entrepreneurship and innovation this opportunity is for you! As someone with excellent communication skills and business acumen you will thrive in our fast‑paced and agile environment.

Your opportunity

Dillons Highways & Bridges Practice is looking for a Discipline Lead – Structures Transportation to join our multidisciplinary team of professionals. You will have the opportunity to work on new and exciting projects while providing clients with a fully integrated and superior customer experience. You will be a driving force in our continued growth and success across Canada. You will lead a talented team of engineers and technical experts fostering a culture of innovation and ensuring we remain at the forefront of civil infrastructure design and construction.

At Dillon we operate as one team. The successful candidate can be: any Ontario office, Calgary, or Winnipeg.

We offer flexible work hours to help balance the competing demands of work and personal life.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Innovation

• Maintain deep technical expertise and stay current with industry trends within Structures Transportation.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance the Discipline's technical skills.
• Drive the integration of new technologies to improve internal processes.
• Deliver significant innovation projects with supporting business case and success metrics.
• Encourage the use of new solutions and showcase successful efficiency improvements.

People & Team Development

• Lead and motivate a team of technical professionals fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
• Support the growth and development of Team Managers.
• Promote a culture of innovation, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Project Managers, Business Units and key industry contacts.

Delivery & Operational Excellence

• Meet or exceed financial targets while ensuring high‑quality service and client satisfaction.
• Develop and implement operational standards, best practices and quality control processes to mitigate risk.
• Proactively identify and manage health and safety risks.
• Actively solicit and act on client feedback to improve service delivery.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for organic business growth.

Qualifications

• 15 or more years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer licensed in Canada with extensive experience in civil engineering design and construction.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• A passion for innovation, an aptitude for leveraging technology and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Experience

• Proven leadership experience in managing and developing high‑performing teams.
• Deep understanding of the Canadian Transportation market, including current trends, challenges and opportunities.
• Strong business development acumen with a successful track record of identifying, pursuing and winning new business opportunities in the market.
• Experience with various project delivery models (e.g., design‑bid‑build, design‑build).
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards.

Employment Type

Full‑Time

Location

Ontario, Calgary, or Winnipeg