Stantec operate at the cutting edge of innovative delivery within the Water sector – recent recognition within our sector includes: ’Engineering Consultancy of the Year’ at the Water Industry Awards (2023) and ‘Consulting Firmof the Year’ at the New Civil Engineer Awards (2023). Key to our ongoing success is effective project delivery, with project management a critical component.

Stantec have a strong, growing pipeline of projects across all aspects of the Water sector and to support this growth, and ensure continued successful project delivery, we have created a new opportunity for a Regional Project Management Lead (RPML) to join our team. The RPML role can be based in either our Bristol, Cardiff or Exeter offices, with hybrid working allowing for a combination of in office and home working.

As a Regional Project Management Lead, you will be responsible for driving best-in class project delivery and for building and developing Project Managers within your assigned area. You will report into the localOperations Director and will typically have a group of local Project Managers reporting to you. Key to your role will be identifying the right Project Managers for each project, and providing them with the processes, tools, and teams they need to excel.

You will take responsibility for conducting monthly project review meetings with Project Managers to monitor project-level performance, budget, schedule, risk, change and quality management – ensuring compliance with Stantec’s Project Management Framework and supporting on proactive and timely solutions for non-performing projects.

As a member of the local leadership team, you will be involved in recommending improvements to work processes, policies, and procedures at every opportunity to enhance project execution, controls, and monitoring.

Key to the role is the development of our Project Management community. As RPML you will provide support to your team of Project Managers through coaching and formal training on aspects of project management including PM tools, change management and other critical project management activities.

The RPML is a varied role with successful project delivery being the key focus. There are clear internal aspects to the role, but the RPML role is also an external facing role involving the development of relationships with Clients and other Stakeholders, and using these relationships to obtain feedback and resolve issues.

If you have a passion for ensuring successful project delivery, for championing continuous improvement and for people development, then we would love to hear from you.

About You

To be considered for the role of Regional Project Management Lead you must have a have track record of success within the field of project delivery and project management – being able to demonstrate examples of where you have managed projects to achieve positive outcomes for all stakeholders.

You will have a strong understanding of the competencies required to be a successful project manager - either through holding a similar role where you have been responsible for leading other project managers, or through your own experience as a project manager.

It is likely that you will hold professional Project Management Qualifications, such as being a Chartered Project Professional through the Association for Project Management (APM).

You will be a committed people leader who is willing to support your teams throughout their career journey; supporting them in developing the skills and competencies they need to be successful in role.

This RPML role is focused primarily on projects within the Water sector. Water sector experience however is not essential, and we would consider candidates with project management experience from related sectors including utilities, energy, or related engineering consultancy sectors.

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About Stantec

Stantec is a professional services firm. Our team of 28,000 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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