Principal Transport Planner/ Team Leader
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Principal Transport Planner/ Team Leader - ( 250002FB )
Description
About the role
Stantec's Transport Planning and Advisory team partners with its clients to provide traffic and transport solutions for the community and we are currently seeking a Team Leader / Principal Transport Planner to join our team based in Melbourne.
As Team Leader, you will provide leadership to ensure alignment to company strategy, initiatives, vision, and culture. You will be the advocate of the business both internally within Stantec and externally to clients and professional organisations within the region. The Team Leader position is a function, in addition to the technical / project contribution role as a Principal Transport Planner.
Day To Day Tasks Would Involve
* Leadership and Team Development
* Set clear and achievable goals with team members and conduct regular 1:1 catch-ups to check-in on team member health and wellbeing and track the goal progress.
* Develop the team's skills and experience through appropriate training development, mentoring and guidance.
* Foster a success-oriented environment within the team by displaying collaborative behaviours and exerting measured and balanced influence.
* Technical Expertise and Project Execution
* Maintain and improve technical standard in Transport Planning. This includes keeping up to date with the latest technological developments in the field and imparting this information to others, as appropriate.
* Lead the execution and delivery of projects, ensuring adherence to technical standards, timelines, and budgetary constraints.
* Oversee project management activities, ensuring high-quality deliverables and compliance with industry best practices.
* Opportunities for thought leadership to attend conferences and seminars promoting the Stantec brand
* Business Development and Client Relationship Management
* Initiate and manage business development opportunities, actively participate in and lead client service through establishing and maintaining strong relationships.
* Lead and/or review proposals for pricing, approach and methodology, variation estimates and submission documents, and review and evaluate subconsultant tender response submissions to ensure they are suitable.
* Operational and Performance Management
* Support the Group Leader in monitoring and reporting on team performance, contributing to the preparation of annual business plans and strategic initiatives.
* Ensure optimal team utilization through effective forecasting, workload management, and delegation of tasks.
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of a healthy project backlog through strategic networking and business development activities.
To Be Successful For This Role You'll Need
* Bachelor's degree in an engineering or planning (or equivalent technical qualification)
* Minimum 8 years of transport planning experience within the public or private consulting environment.
* A broad range of skills covering people management, business development, project delivery and business management.
* Highly developed consulting skills to liaise with clients and other stakeholders to achieve mutually successful project outcomes.
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 31,000 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.
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.
How To Apply
If this position is of interest, submit your application online.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.
Qualifications
How to apply
If this position is of interest, submit your application online.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.
Primary Location : Australia-Victoria-Melbourne
Organization : BC-3003 Transpt-AU Australia
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : Aug 5, 2025, 5:41:23 PM
Req ID: 250002FB
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
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