Project Delivery Lead

Stantec; Hastings; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible leave

Development programs

Mentoring

Professional membership

Health & life insurance

Service awards

Employee assistance

Job summary

Stantec in Hastings, Hawke's Bay, seeks a Project Delivery Lead to drive delivery across Water, Transport and Community Development projects. You will build trusted client relationships and coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver outcomes on time and within budget.

With at least 10 years in engineering or project management, you will mentor staff, forecast workloads, and contribute to bids. The role offers flexible leave options and strong professional development opportunities in New

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in engineering or project management with strong client relationship development.
• Ability to manage delivery across multiple project types and stakeholders.
• Understanding of project phases and quality decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Build long-term relationships with Hastings District Council and internal teams.
• Coordinate across Water, Transport and Community Development projects.
• Mentor staff, forecast workload and assist with resource planning.
• Support proposal and bid development to grow the business.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Delivery leadership

Client relationships

Job description

Project Delivery Lead

Hastings

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 are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

About The Role

Due to ongoing success and additional work from the Hastings District Council, we are looking for a Project Delivery Lead to join our team. This role is about more than project delivery, it’s about building trusted relationships with our client, working collaboratively with our people, and bringing teams together to deliver high quality outcomes on time and within budget.

Day To Day Tasks Would Involve

• Building long term collaborative relationships within Stantec and Hastings District Council
• Working across business centres to align delivery standards as the panel covers both Water, Transport and Community Development projects.
• In conjunction with local team leads, ensure that the team has appropriate skills and experience for current and future projects
• Develop and mentor staff in key delivery processes and procedures.
• Assist team leads with workload forecasting and resource planning
• Liaise regularly with project managers and project technical leads to provide updates to Hastings District Council, highlighting any known delivery risks to projects and the overall programme
• In a lead project manager or design manager capacity ensure that project outcomes meet or exceed the client’s expectations
• Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities.

To Be Successful In This Role You’ll Need

• Understand the different phases of projects and be able to make informed quality business decisions.
• To be a good role model for the team and motivate employees to perform to high standards.
• At least 10 years’ experience in Engineering or Project Management with good client relationship development and project delivery skills.

What We Offer

The opportunity to work in the Hawkes’ Bay area where you can forget about rush hour traffic, the weekends are relaxing, and property is still affordable. Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing:

• Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts
• 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
• Professional Membership
• Health Insurance – Income Continuance Insurance (ICI) – Life Insurance
• Service Recognition Awards
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us

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.

Applications close Friday 2nd October 2026

Qualifications

Primary Location : New Zealand-Hawkes Bay-Hastings

Organization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

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. 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