Business Unit Leader: Engineering

Available:          ASAP

Category:          Engineering       Offer:   2m-1m

Introduction

Business Unit Leader: Engineering

 International firm of Consulting Engineers is looking for a Business Unit Leader to join their Johannesburg operations

Minimum Requirements

• BSc/BEng, PrEng
• Job Specification
• International firm of Consulting Engineers is looking for a Business Unit Leader to join their Johannesburg operations  

Job Responsibilities:

• Strategic Direction
• Develop the Business Unit strategic plan with annual updates in consultation with the Africa Management Team and with the Business Unit Management Team. 
• Implement the Business Unit Strategic plan.
• Monitor the key result areas of the Business Unit strategic plan.
• Provide feedback to the Africa Management Team and Engineering Management Team.
• Refine and adjust the Implementation actions of the Strategic Plan as needed.
• Leadership
• Develop and appoint Engineering Management Team, including Divisional Leaders.
• Consult and work with the Engineering Strategic Advisors on all business development aspects.
• Participate in the leadership of the company as part of the Africa Management Team.
• Business Development
• Participate in the Business Development initiatives of the company.
• Identify and lead the development of new products and services in the Engineering Busines Unit.
• Support and Implement the provision of engineering services in different geographical locations (Southern Africa, West Africa, Mozambique).
• Support and implement the provision of engineering services in the Mining Sector and Oil and Gas Sector.
• Client Relationship Management
• Participate in the Client Relationship Management initiatives of the company
• Provide support to Key Account Managers.
• Support the Golder marketing efforts at the operational level.
• Participate in the Client Satisfaction Interviews.
• Human Resource Development
• Implement the human resources development plan to support the Strategic Plan implementation.
• Implement human resources training and mentoring programs.
• Oversee and guide performance management of people.
• Ensure appropriate reward and remuneration of staff.
• Implement systems to support and encourage the professional registration of staff.
• Management and Operations
• Implement the management systems in the Business Unit related to:
• Compliance with legislation, regulations and best practice standards;
• Risk management;
• Quality control and assurance
• Preparation and presentation of management reports;
• Management of the Business Unit via the Divisional structures.
• Technical Development and Innovation
• Identify opportunities and implement technical development and innovation actions.
• Support the Engineering Business Unit participation in global Technical Communities.
• Encourage research and development activities.
• Present technical papers at specialized conferences.
• Identify and implement opportunities for Engineering Team to participate in golder global teams on challenging projects.
• Services Delivery
• Implement Golder project management systems and protocols on projects.
• Participate in large integrated projects, both locally and in Africa.
• Implement technical quality assurance systems and protocols.
• Health and Safety
• Implement and monitor Golder Health and Safety systems and protocols.
• Encourage and lead the Health and Safety culture of interdependence among staff.
• Monitor the Health and Safety performance of the Business Unit and provide feedback on learnings.
• Provide ongoing opportunities for Health and Safety training.
• Social and Environmental
• Encourage and create opportunities for Engineering Business Unit participation in Social and Environmental Corporate activities/projects.
• Support and encourage participation and contribution to Golder Trust for Orphans projects.
• Financial
• Development of Business Unit operational budgets.
• Monitor expenditure of Business Unit operational budgets.
• Manage the Business Unit to meet the company financial targets (people chargeability, profitability).
• Manage the Business Unit to meet the company cash flow targets (DSO).
• Monitor and reprot on Business Unit financial performance.