Director Advisory Group Maritime Australia 3820

Vacancy Intro
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the planet? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to combating the pressing challenges of climate change?
We are Royal HaskoningDHV and we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for generations to come. We firmly believe that the time for action is now, and we are actively seeking talented individuals like you to join us in this crucial fight against climate change.
Now is the time to join Royal HaskoningDHV! We have a strong and growing pipeline of projects, including some high-profile maritime engineering projects in Australia and the Pacific region. We need your expertise to help us execute our client’s vision.
What will you do
We are looking to find our next Sydney based Maritime AustraliaDirector Advisory Group (DAG) to Manage our Maritime team in an efficient and effective way.
As a member of the management team, the DAG is responsible for the performance of the Maritime business unit, including products and services, results, quality, client satisfaction and people.
The focus of this role is on the operational management and leadership of the AG and for the responsibility of the above and below items.
Strategic leadership

• Overall leadership (i.e. working alongside / steering the business development leads in the entity) of the development and implementation of the Strategic objectives of the AG and overall responsibility for AG activities.
• Responsible for the development and execution of the annual operational plan of the AG, with notable contribution to the entity and BU strategic plans.
• Cooperation with the Business Line (BL) Management team in the delivery of BL Vision and Strategy.

Financial controls

• Responsible for developing and achieving business plan/annual (or budgeted) targets in revenue, added value and operating profit for the AG.
• Responsible for achieving working capital management targets and cash flow for the Advisory Group.
• Management and responsibility of overhead budget.

Internal operations/ business processes

• Responsible for implementation, communication and compliance of Business Integrity Management (BIM) and business principles in the AG.

Projects /Proposals

• Supervise management of projects and proposals in close collaboration with all parties and stakeholders involved.
• Act as Project Director on projects where relevant and where time allows.
• Proactively take responsibility for the quality control of bids prepared by the AG, in accordance with the Authorization Matrix.

Clients/ Markets

• Realise commercial goals by identifying opportunities in the market, supporting the building of a positive image of RHDHV and managing and/or supporting sales initiatives.
• Liaise with other parties and relevant (staff) departments with a view to sharing knowledge, signaling and realising commercial opportunities, placing the client needs first and aligning goals in order to realise optimal collaboration across the business.
• Responsible for the order and sales portfolio of the AG, maintaining order book levels (firm and potential) at target levels for the AG.
• Responsible for hire and management of business development leads within the AG and the overall contribution of staff to work winning and client relationship building.

People management

• Resource planning.
• Select, coach, manage and ensure the development of employees, in line with RHDHV HR guidelines, policies, procedures and employment laws in order to ensure motivated/ engaged employees, optimally equipped to contribute to the goals of RHDHV.
• Lead organisational development and changes, act as a role model for desired behaviors.
• Communication of BL and Company strategy and information on a regular and timely basis.

Technical Role

• Technical review of reports.
• Completion of technical engineering tasks on projects or completion of technical projects in their entirety.

Where you will work
Royal HaskoningDHV is an independent consultancy firm which integrates 140 years of engineering expertise with digital technologies and software solutions. Backed by the expertise of almost 6,000 colleagues working from offices in more than 25 countries across the world, we are helping organizations turn local and global issues related to the built environment into opportunities and make the transition to smart and sustainable operations.
It is our mission to “Enhance Society Together”. We aim to make a positive impact on businesses, communities, and the environment in all our projects.
What you bring
We are looking for someone unique, who has relevant 10+ years' experience with business operation management and line management responsibility.
Experience with owning market and/or project responsibilities as appropriate, in order to fulfil the role of spokesperson/representative for RHDHV business, both internally and externally and able to confidently contribute to the success of the Australian Maritime Business Unit.
Some qualities that we feel you should possess:

• Commercial Accumen.
• The ability to build great relationships with existing and new clients.
• Excellent communication skills including written, verbal and able to confidently speak at conferences or town halls as a representative of the business from time to time.
• Excellent team working skills, team management skills and the ability to coach and mentor younger team members.
• Good organizational skills and project management competencies.
• Intellectually curious, personable, warm, flexible and enthusiastic.
• Approachable and sensitive to team members’ needs.
• Possess people leadership qualities.
• Organization sensitivity.
• Relevant management and / or consultancy experience.
• Active network in market.
• Relevant experience of managing teams/projects to deadlines.
• Appropriate degree in engineering or related qualification.
• Chartered, if appropriate, within Discipline.
• (Required) Technical knowledge of client and market needs, products and services and staff skillsets within the structural and civil engineering sector.
• (Desirable) Knowledge of Maritime Sector in Australia and globally.
• Willing to travel to suit the requirements of the role when needed.

What we offer you

• An opportunity to be part of a company that aims to enhance society together through our people, expertise, partnerships, and innovations.
• A flexible work-from-home policy and flexibility in determining, for example, your working hours.
• A laptop and company mobile phone.
• lifelong learning by offering you plenty of training & development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Royal HaskoningDHV Australia is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We have a clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences. We recognize that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve.
Are you our new colleague?
We would like to meet you! Click on the apply button and upload your resume and Cover letter.
After receiving your application, we will contact you as soon as possible. The application process then consists of 2 - 3 interviews and a possibility of an assessment or presentation we will determine this once we commence.
If you have any questions, please contact Natalie Iglesias our TA Manager based in Sydney: natalie.iglesias@rhdhv.com
**No Recruiters** We will not be accepting candidates via recruiters, please do not send us unsolicited CV's if you are a recruiter thank you in advance.