My client is a global multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with offices in over 80 countries around the world. Their experience in engineering consulting includes a broad range of sectors such as transport, buildings, water, mining and environment. Their civil infrastructure experience includes a strong track record in rail, highways, ports, bridges, and land development with a 50 year history in Victoria alone. My client has an abundant list of civil infrastructure projects in the pipeline, as well as winning a number of projects this year already.
They have contributed to both freight and passenger rail solutions, always with a view to adding value whether they are involved in discrete project phases—such as developing concept design—or the full project lifecycle all the way to supporting operational diligence. The same approach is taken for their involvement with different project forms, ranging from high speed rail to mainline rail, metros, light rail and rail freight. They have also influenced the design and delivery of rail solutions at all levels, starting from sub-systems and extending to turnkey packages. This breadth of experience means that they have a comprehensive view of project success not only across cost criteria, but incorporating demand and environmental considerations and taking into account capacity to meet future needs.
Due to winning a large Victorian Rail tender, this highly recognised tier one engineering consultancy is looking to engage in a qualified and highly experienced Associate Business Director to lead their rail team. Reporting to the Victorian Transport Director, in this role you will be responsible for a range of activities including leading the Victorian rail team, project management of large projects, business development and technical work.
The key responsibilities of the role include:
- Managing, leading and growing the Victorian rail team
- Planning projects and tenders
- Project management
- Acquiring new business and further developments using industry networks
- Client relationship management and brand development of the rail business
- Liaising with clients and other stakeholders
- Project delivery of rail projects
- Work closely with other transport business units to win and deliver projects together
To be successful in this role, you will need a proven track-record in Victoria working on a variety of local projects. With tertiary qualifications in engineering you will have gained significant experience in consulting, ideally with significant experience in rail. You will need experience successfully leading medium-sized teams in engineering consulting and have around 10 - 15 years experience. They are looking for a well rounded individual, someone who is ambitious yet friendly, and is ready to take on a key leadership position in a highly successful and profitable business unit.
Joining a large and internationally recognised company with an enviable reputation for innovation and project delivery, this position is a great platform to utilise your commercial and operational management skills as well as drive business development in the rail business for Victoria. They have numerous offices in Australia and overseas, which creates multiple opportunities exist for career advancement and progression. You will be offered a highly competitive salary package including bonuses, a friendly and relaxed team of motivated individuals, a strong work pipeline, and the autonomy to grow the team you want.
