MEP Team Lead, Water

MEP Team Lead, Water - (260000G7) Description MEP Team Lead – Water (Mechanical, Electrical, Process) Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We are designers, engineers, scientists, project managers, and strategic advisors. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible. The opportunity | Ko te āheinga Stantec’s Water team in New Zealand has an impressive portfolio of successful projects that benefit communities nationwide and beyond, with significant contributions to international work. Our water focus covers the management of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and groundwater as a collective resource. Dams and hydropower are a key focus, driving resilience and renewable energy solutions. Tackling our water challenges is crucial, and our diverse local network includes over 360 water specialists dedicated to innovation. Opportunities like this do not come up every day. Read on to ensure you don’t miss out! You will have the opportunity to work on local, regional and national projects whilst being given the required support and mentoring to develop your own capabilities. You will work closely with the team leads in the wider water team to identify new opportunities and further grow the business and team. Key Elements of the role Lead, support and motivate the Auckland MEP team in excellent client service gaining “Trusted Advisor” status to Stantec clients. Promote an open, challenging and stimulating work environment that attracts and retains high calibre staff. Identify and understand market trends, pursue opportunities and win revenue generating work from the wider Upper North Island client base working with the Group Leader and Panel leads as appropriate. Grow backlog in accordance with the Water Growth Strategy to achieve agreed revenue, profit and utilisation targets. Provide technical and/or project management leadership of projects in your field of expertise. Promote an open, challenging and stimulating work environment that attracts and retains high caliber staff. About you | E pā ana ki a koe To be successful for this role you’ll need: A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (or equivalent), be a Chartered Professional Engineer (or equivalent), with 10 years’ relevant experience. As well as your technical ability, you’ll have proven skills and experience in developing and maintaining strong client relationships, leading teams and capability in generating positive commercial outcomes in the consulting industry. What we offer | Nga huanga mōu Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts Learning and Talent Development Programs including global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning Mentoring for your own development Professional Memberships Health Insurance – Income Protection Insurance – Life Insurance Service Recognition Awards Employee Assistance Program Health and Wellbeing Program About us | E pā ki a mātou 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. Primary Location : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland Organization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand Employee Status : Regular Job Level : Individual Contributor Travel : No Schedule : Full-time Job Posting : Jul 2, 2026, 4:19:48 PM Req ID: 260000G7 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