We're looking for an exceptional Business Centre Operations Leader to help shape the future of Stantec's Environmental Services Business Line in the UK.
At Stantec, our Environmental Services teams help clients solve some of the most complex challenges facing society today, from energy transition and water resilience to nature recovery, sustainable development and critical infrastructure.
As we continue to grow, we're seeking a commercially minded and inspiring leader who can combine strategic vision, operational excellence and people leadership to drive performance, develop talent and create lasting value for our clients and communities.
If you're energised by building high-performing teams, delivering sustainable growth and making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role:
As Business Centre Operations Leader, you’ll be accountable for the commercial, operational and people performance of a major part of our Environmental Services Business Line.
Working alongside a fellow BCOL and senior leaders across growth, technical excellence and other disciplines, you’ll turn strategy into strong business performance and sustainable growth.
This is a visible and influential role where you’ll shape priorities, develop leaders, strengthen culture and help ensure our Environmental Services business is resilient, collaborative and future-ready.
You’ll lead a team of around 200 professionals across environmental planning and advisory, climate and sustainability, air quality, ecology, arboriculture, acoustics and related disciplines.
This is a fantastic opportunity to strengthen our market position, grow market share and build a leading Environmental Services business. You’ll play a key role in shaping its future and positioning Stantec at the forefront of the sector.
Your Impact:
You’ll lead the Business Centre’s commercial and operational performance, driving sustainable growth, strong financial results and continuous improvement. You’ll own business plans, budgets, forecasts and KPIs, while ensuring effective workforce planning, resource utilisation and organisational resilience.
You’ll attract, develop and retain high-performing, inclusive teams, with a focus on talent, succession and leadership development. You’ll provide direction to senior leaders, strengthen strategic client relationships, support major pursuits and drive revenue growth.
You’ll champion collaboration, technical excellence, accountability and innovation, while promoting safety, wellbeing and responsible business practices. As a trusted senior leader, you’ll bring market insight and sound judgement to help shape strategy and the future direction of Stantec’s Environmental Services Business Line.
About You:
You’ll be an experienced operational or business leader with a strong track record of leading complex teams and delivering commercial performance in the consultancy and environmental sector.
You’ll bring proven experience in the environmental sector, with strong commercial, financial and operational acumen and a track record of leading multidisciplinary teams through growth and change. You’ll be an inclusive and collaborative leader who develops, engages and retains talent, builds trust across a matrix organisation, and uses data and insight to make sound business decisions. You’ll also have a strong commitment to safety, wellbeing and technical quality, with the ability to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery.
Why Join Us
- We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and supported to succeed.
- We are driven to achieve: Stantec is recognised for sustainability leadership, technical excellence and an outstanding employee experience.
- We do what is right: We invest in development, professional progression and the support people need to build rewarding careers.
- We are better together: You'll join a supportive leadership community with strong networks across the UK and Ireland.
- Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey and this role has real scope to shape what comes next.
- Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, flexible annual leave options, private medical insurance, group income protection, life assurance and more.
- Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.