Your opportunity to join Stantec's winning team
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.
We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
The opportunity | Ko te aheinga
We are seeking a Senior Principal or Principal Mechanical Engineer to join our high performing team. We are ideally seeking a highly qualified candidate with experience across all project sizes from low rise to high rise building projects. We are involved in a broad range of project types that include data centres, health, laboratories, industrial, education and infrastructure.
You will be involved with the strategic direction of all aspects of the Mechanical Team for the Buildings Group, providing support to Project Engineers to ensure the team is consistently focused on delivery of technical excellence and keeping on track with quality, schedule, and budget. You will represent the company externally to our clients and play an active role in building and managing relationships, whilst reinforcing cultural behaviours across the Mechanical Team and the New Zealand Buildings Group. You will enjoy a diverse position and will need to have the ability to multitask and share your time between project delivery, business development and section performance.
Day to day tasks would involve:
Management of current and future workloads within the Mechanical Section in order to achieve attainment of financial targets whilst keeping morale high.
Oversee and manage the design process, maintaining alignment with project guidelines.
Mentor and lead projects and development of the team through mentorship, professional development and technical excellence.
Key point of contact for all client relationships, being actively engaged, understanding client requirements and offering strategic design solutions.
Design, documentation and superintendence including project review, liaison with client and consultant team, liaison with authorities, reporting, contract administration and quality audits.
Assist and contribute to the discipline leadership teams in developing Stantec engineering systems.
Adhere to professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures.
Contribute to our company culture.
What we offer
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
Flexible Working Arrangements including provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time working.
Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programmes.
Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others.
Professional Memberships.
Health Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life Insurance.
Mental Health and Wellbeing programme.
Service Recognition Awards.
Employee Assistance Program.
Developing Professionals Group, a global network for our employees.
Social Club—sports, clubs, shows, fun events.
An inclusive workplace.
About us
The Stantec community unites approximately 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.
How to apply
Please apply directly online, no agency CV's accepted. We will be looking at a start date of early 2025, so you can enjoy the Summer holidays.
To discuss this opportunity further or to view a position description, please contact Renee Anderson on 09 930 1839.
About you | E pa ana ki a koe
To be successful for this role you'll need:
Previous experience in a Consulting environment within the Building services industry.
Knowledge of the New Zealand Building Code and relevant Australian and New Zealand Standards.
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, and ideally a minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience in the engineering industry or consulting.
Willingness to establish and maintain strong client relationships to formulate repeat opportunities.
Ability to multitask between project involvement and section performance.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Working towards being a Chartered Professional Engineer (or equivalent) and/or Producer Statement Author would be favourable, but not essential.
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