Senior Structural Engineer & Growth Leader - Partnership

Canterra Group; Halifax; Remote; CAD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Canterra Group in Halifax, Nova Scotia is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer and Business Development Leader to drive growth and build relationships with key clients. The role offers a defined path to Partnership and the opportunity to shape a growing Atlantic Canada practice.

The position blends technical leadership with strategic BD, enabling ownership of major projects, client portfolios and long-term business growth. Flexible remote work options support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• P.Eng. licence in good standing required.
• Extensive experience in structural consulting with design, assessment and modification of buildings.
• Proven business development success including generating consulting engineering assignments.
• Established professional network in Halifax and Nova Scotia markets.
• Experience delivering structural engineering across building types (new, renovations, rehab).
• Strong knowledge of structural systems and materials: steel, concrete, masonry, wood.
• Ability to manage client relationships, develop proposals, secure projects and oversee delivery.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in business growth, leadership and path to Partnership.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with architects, general contractors, developers, building owners and other key clients.
• Identifying, pursuing and securing new structural engineering consulting opportunities throughout Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
• Leading business development initiatives, preparing proposals and negotiating professional service agreements.
• Providing technical leadership and oversight on structural engineering projects involving a variety of building types and construction materials.
• Building and managing a portfolio of projects across commercial, residential, institutional, industrial and other building sectors.
• Working collaboratively with engineering professionals across the organization to deliver practical, innovative and cost-effective solutions.
• Mentoring and supporting engineering staff while contributing to the continued growth of the practice.
• Participating in strategic planning, market development and long-term business growth initiatives.

Skills

Structural leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Proposal development

Technical leadership

Communication & leadership

Education

P.Eng. licence in good standing

Job description

Canterra Group in Halifax, Nova Scotia is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer and Business Development Leader to drive growth and build relationships with key clients. The role offers a defined path to Partnership and the opportunity to shape a growing Atlantic Canada practice.

The position blends technical leadership with strategic BD, enabling ownership of major projects, client portfolios and long-term business growth. Flexible remote work options support work-life balance.