This is a Group Leader Design and Drafting role with Stantec based in Canberra, ACT, AU Stantec Role Seniority - senior More about the Group Leader Design and Drafting role at Stantec About the role Our Community Development team is looking for a Group Leader- Design and Drafting to lead the Design and Drafting team in Southeast Australia. The main purpose of this function is to provide leadership to your teams to ensure alignment to company vision, strategy, initiatives, and culture. You will drive standardisation of design & digital delivery, and innovation across the Business Centre. You will be the advocate of the business both internally within Stantec and externally to clients and professional organisations The position can be based in any Stantec office located in Canberra, Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, Nowra, Geelong or Melbourne. This is a leadership position where the successful candidate will work with Team Leaders, Group Leaders and Project Managers to ensure projects are adequately resourced to meet project requirements and that your teams are trained and appropriately skilled. You will work collaboratively with other Business Centre teams, and the Practice Leader – Design/Drafting on the standardisation of design and digital delivery. Essential Functions Drive the development and adoption of guidelines, standard drawings, design standards, training and marketing materials to improve the consistency and efficiency of our service delivery. This is to be done in alignment with the Practice Leader – Design/Drafting for Community Development (CD) Liaise with technical staff across CD and other business lines to help capture, disseminate and drive best practice across the business Monitor progress of individual work and the drafting team to ensure compliance with program and budget. Engage with industry to maintain awareness of current standards and industry trends and to advocate for Stantec’s position as a thought leader, through attendance and presentation of papers at conferences, attendance at industry events and through membership of professional associations where relevant Collaborate closely with Stantec’s Global Delivery Centre (Pune) to coordinate civil drafting tasks, ensuring timely, accurate and consistent project deliverables across international teams Manage team’s talent lifecycle including but not limited to; recruitment suggestions, career development, employee engagement, succession planning, coaching and mentoring, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development. Review and monitor staff to ensure that performance objectives are being met, staff are engaged and performance issues are managed promptly, an awareness of mental health, and the general well-being of the staff. Foster a success-oriented environment within the teams by displaying collaborative behaviours and exerting measured and balanced influence. Uphold a corporate culture that promotes ethical practices, encourages individual integrity, and focuses on the customer and service delivery. Promote a happy, supportive, and inclusive culture aligned with the core values to support the strategic intent of the business. Manage performance and compensation of the teams through yearly employee performance reviews. Partner with Health Safety Security Environment (HSSE) to ensure all company safety procedures, legal requirements and specific Health & Safety Regulations are met. Work with project delivery teams and Practice Leaders to drive quality and timely delivery of project deliverables to meet but preferably to exceed client expectations. Complete all work in line with Stantec Core Values and in accordance with the Stantec Quality Systems and Project Quality Procedures. Working closely with the Regional Digital Engineering Lead, participate in a Digital Engineering Community of Practice, including introducing and up-skilling project resources and adopting of innovative practices. Participate in the delivery of projects and ensure work output is of a technically high standard. Develop project scope, budgets, and design approach for small size projects, and support marketing and business development professionals in positioning for potential projects, writing technical portions of proposals, participating in client interviews and supporting negotiations for project contracts. Develop practical and commercial solutions to problems and take necessary action to expedite the successful accomplishment of assigned projects. About You Strong leadership experience in a design and/or drafting environment within an engineering consultancy, with a demonstrated ability to lead, inspire and develop multi‑disciplinary teams across multiple locations. Extensive experience in civil, structural or community development design and drafting, including hands‑on knowledge of contemporary digital design tools, workflows and standards (e.g. Civil 3D, 12D, Revit, BIM/digital engineering environments). A proven track record of driving standardisation, continuous improvement and innovation, particularly in design systems, workflows, templates, and digital delivery practices across a large or distributed team. Well‑developed people leadership capability, including experience with workforce planning, mentoring, coaching, performance management, talent development, succession planning and employee engagement. Strong commercial and project awareness, with the ability to balance quality, programme, budget and resourcing requirements across multiple concurrent projects. The ability to collaborate effectively across business lines, working closely with Project Managers, Practice Leaders, Digital Engineering teams, and global delivery centres to achieve consistent, high‑quality outcomes. Experience working with offshore or global delivery teams (or the capability to quickly develop this), including managing quality, communication, coordination and timelines across international teams. Highly developed communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage credibly with clients, industry partners, professional bodies and internal senior leaders. A sound understanding of Australian codes, standards and regulatory requirements, with an active interest in emerging industry trends, digital engineering advancements and best practice delivery models. Commercially astute problem‑solving skills, with the ability to develop practical, client‑focused solutions and support business development activities including proposals, bidding, and client presentations. A strong alignment with values‑based leadership, demonstrating integrity, inclusiveness, accountability and a genuine commitment to health, safety, wellbeing, diversity and ethical practice. Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering, design, drafting or a related discipline, with professional accreditation or industry involvement viewed favourably. 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 30,000 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. Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. 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. 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 Please click on Apply and submit your resume. Education & Experience Relevant tertiary qualification or TAFE qualification. Minimum of 10 years’ related work experience preferably in a consulting environment. . . Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Stantec team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Leading design and drafting teams Driving standardisation Managing talent lifecycle Key Strengths Leadership in design and drafting Digital design tools expertise Project management Stakeholder management Problem-solving skills Knowledge of Australian standards A Final Note: This is a role with Stantec not with Hatch.
