Project Technical Leader/Principal Consultant - Mechanical Engineer (Buildings)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Principal or Associate level Mechanical Engineer to join our Perth Buildings team. This is a key leadership role that blends technical excellence with strategic business development, client engagement and project delivery.

As a senior member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will play a pivotal role in driving project success, expanding client relationships, and identifying new business opportunities across a diverse portfolio of building projects. Your ability to lead from the front—both technically and commercially—will be key to your success.

Bring your technical leadership to a role with a growth focus.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead client-facing project delivery, ensuring high-quality outcomes and strong stakeholder satisfaction.

• Drive business development initiatives, identifying and pursuing new project opportunities and nurturing long-term client partnerships within the buildings industry.

• Develop technically sound and innovative HVAC Engineering, heat load calculations, equipment and reticulation sizing and selection, coordination, and documentation.

• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

• Work closely and develop trusted relationships with other project stakeholders, notably architects, contractors, builders and end users to achieve efficient and cost-effective solutions with a high-quality outcome

• Bring value to in-house design/project meetings

• Contribute to the overall strategy and development of the Mechanical team and to our company culture.

• Adhere to Stantec professional standards, ethics and Stantec quality procedures

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a design consultancy environment, with a strong track record of client engagement and project leadership.

• Mechanical Engineering Degree qualified

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at varying stages of delivery.

• Strong technical knowledge in building services design.

• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for building client relationships and growing business pipelines.

• Working knowledge of Revit and other software

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• A collaborative, can-do attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

About Stantec

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.

What we offer

• 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

• Professional Memberships.

• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).

• Mental Health, Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Programs.

• Service Recognition Awards.

How to apply

If this position is of interest, please apply via the link below.

Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.

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