Business Centre Operations Leader (BCOL), Buildings, NZ

Business Centre Operations Leader (BCOL), Buildings, NZ Stantec’s Buildings team in New Zealand delivers end-to-end projects for our clients, from feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning, and operation. Specialising in mission‑critical facilities such as data centres and healthcare, our team of 100 brings expertise in mechanical, hydraulic, fire, electrical and sustainability engineering to a growing domestic business with a large local project portfolio. We’re proud to put user needs at the centre of every design. About the Role We’re looking for a Business Centre Operations Leader (BCOL) to manage the day‑to‑day operations of our New Zealand Buildings business, working closely with the Regional Director to support performance, delivery, and growth. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving business performance, leading our people, and shaping the future direction of our Buildings team. You’ll optimise performance, enable growth, and build a high‑performing, connected culture while ensuring our people and projects thrive. What you’ll be doing Lead overall Business Centre performance including financial delivery and operational excellence Drive continuous improvement across forecasting, utilisation, backlog and project outcomes Partner with Group Leaders to align resources, capability and growth Lead business planning and budgeting processes Build and lead a high‑performing, engaged team Shape workforce planning for current and future demand Provide strategic oversight on major projects where needed Enable collaboration and work‑sharing across regions, with other business centres, and through our connection to Stantec’s Global Tier 1 Buildings business Champion health, safety and wellbeing across the business About Stantec We’ve been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life. Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. 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 Professional development and support Flexible working arrangements, including purchasing up to an extra four weeks of leave and provision for school term contracts, part-time, and job sharing Learning and talent development programmes, including global, online, and on-the-job opportunities Professional memberships Service recognition awards Mentorship Health insurance, income continuance insurance, and life insurance Employee assistance program Developing Professionals Group, a global network for those with under 10 years of experience Office Social Club and events Qualifications Proven experience leading consulting, engineering or professional services teams ideally from a buildings background Strong financial and operational management capability Track record of driving performance and growth Experience building high‑performing, engaged teams Ability to influence and collaborate across complex environments Relevant degree (engineering or similar), with professional registration advantageous Primary Location: New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch Other Locations: New Zealand-Auckland, New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr