Project Director

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Stantec are actively engaged in the design and management of multiple major infrastructure projects across sectors including: water, energy, transport and urban development. We have a service capability focused purely on supporting clients with the delivery of their major projects.

Due to our success and growth within the delivery of major projects, including the delivery of complex design and build projects, we are looking to appoint a Project Director to undertake a key leadership role in our business.

Operating both strategically and tactically you will focus on the management and delivery of large infrastructure projects on behalf of Stantec and our clients. You will develop a clear understanding of the broader context of our client organisations, the various changes being undertaken beyond the project and align the project approach, impact and timing with a focus on outcome driven decision making.

You will provide leadership, direction, guidance, constructive challenge and coaching to Project Managers and the broader project team in relation to project approach, activities, risks, issues and general management, whilst fostering an environment where team members can develop.

This represents a great opportunity to join a part of our business with huge growth potential. This opportunity will appeal to your entrepreneurial spirit, presenting you with the continuous opportunity to drive improvements and best practice. Our UK & Ireland operations continue to grow at an impressive pace. This will be a great time to join and help build a mature project delivery offering.

This role can be based from any of our Stantec UK offices, with hybrid working allowing for a mix of home- and in-office working.

About You

You are a seasoned project leader with a proven track record in delivering major infrastructure projects. You hold qualifications in engineering or project management with a deep understanding of large and complex construction issues.

You possess strong leadership abilities, with the ability to inspire others to perform at their highest level. You are passionate about promoting and advocating project management best practice, with a track record of developing innovative new services and driving efficient methods. Finally, you possess strong commercial acumen in ensuring short and long term financial performance objectives are achieved.

Our Major Projects team operate across multiple sectors but for this specific opportunity it would be beneficial if you had experience within project leadership roles within the Water or Energy sectors.

About Stantec

Stantec is a professional services firm. Our team of 25,000 global experts provides engineering, architecture, environmental, and project management services across all phases of the project life cycle.

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.

From large-scale developments to challenging neighbourhood projects, we stretch across our global network to learn from others, offer our support, and gain new experiences along the way. So while we work to help the communities around us thrive, our own people thrive too.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, 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 laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

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