Director of survey

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You can apply for this position by providing us with a Cover Letter and your Resume.

Woolpert is the premier architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG), and strategic consulting firm, with a vision to become one of the best companies in the world. We innovate within and across markets to effectively serve public, private, and government clients worldwide.

Woolpert is a Global Top 100 Geospatial Company, a Top 100 ENR Global Design firm, earned six straight Great Place to Work certifications, and actively nurtures a culture of growth, inclusion, diversity, and respect. Founded in 1911 in Dayton, Ohio, Woolpert has been America’s fastest-growing AEG firm since 2015 with over 2,000 employees and more than 60 offices on five continents.

In the Asia-Pacific region, Woolpert specialises in the collection, analysis and delivery of spatial data. We capture measurement and location data by surveying the built and natural environments from the air, ground and over water. We deliver digital solutions of the physical world. Our clients use our products and spatial data to plan, design, build and manage their assets, infrastructure and environments. This is a technical industry where innovation and technologies are constantly evolving.

This is a permanent full-time position and can be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. This role will be a key position within the Asia Pacific Leadership team, reporting directly to the Managing Director. The role will be responsible for managing and growing Woolpert’s Survey Discipline throughout the Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Wollongong and Sydney offices.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leadership and management of individual office Survey Managers
• Contribution to Woolpert’s overall business plan for Asia Pacific, including development of a business plan for the Survey Discipline
• Identify leads and driving sales to support growth
• Apply your technical and market knowledge and existing contacts across the Survey industry to achieve revenue and earnings targets
• Develop new business based on existing contacts in addition to proactive and reactive lead and opportunity nurturing;
• Work with Project Managers to identify, address and resolve project issues impacting on client goals, objectives and/or client satisfaction; and
• Collaborate with Woolpert Mapping and Digital Solution Disciplines to identify cross selling opportunities
• Travel to Woolpert offices, client sites and attendance/participation at local conferences, seminars and trade shows to continue to grow Woolpert’s client base and strengthen its presence in the market.

You may also be required, within your skills, qualifications, and experience, to undertake other responsibilities and perform other duties or projects from time to time as the Company may require meeting its operating needs.

You are a professional within the Survey/Geospatial industry, with a strong understanding of Surveying (and preferably a Registered / Licensed Surveyor) passionate about working with clients to develop solutions that deliver value for both them and Woolpert. You are a creative thinker that draws on Woolpert’s suite of offerings to design innovative solutions to client problems. You bring your experience to contribute to the growth and advancement of the Survey Discipline.

• Previous experience in at least one of the following areas: BIM/modelling & Feature Extraction, Laser Scanning, Cadastral Surveying, Construction Surveying, Hydrographic and Bathymetric Surveying.
• Sound knowledge at least two vertical markets in Australia, e.g. Architectural/Design Development, Town Planning, Government, Utilities, Heritage, Resources, Infrastructure and Engineering, and;
• Knowledge of relevant leading-edge technologies, trends and data.
• Well-developed solution selling skills in the B2B environment with a proven track record of meeting targets. Alternatively, coaching and mentoring will be provided for the right candidate
• Strong commercial acumen including negotiation and selling skills;
• A passion for spatial solutions and technology and a strong commitment to personal excellence, with demonstrated self-motivation and resourcefulness

To be successful in this role you will already have prior experience in a similar role together with:

• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent in surveying, spatial sciences, geomatics, architecture, engineering, GIS or computing sciences.
• Registered / Licensed Surveyor certification highly desirable
• Post graduate Business and/or Project Management qualifications will be highly regarded
• 15+ years sales or technical experience in the Survey/Geospatial industry.
• 5+ years management experience in the Survey/Geospatial industry
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities, enabling effective collaboration with diverse teams and clients.
• Strong networking profile and recognition within the Australian Survey/Geospatial industry, with involvement or desire to participate in appropriate committees & forums.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

• Being a key member of the Woolpert Asia Pacific Leadership team
• Options to become a shareholder through the Woolpert Principal Program
• Opportunity for career development through nurturing an existing and established Survey business and client base to grow in line with the company’s strategy
• Domestic and International Travel
• Flexible hours and hybrid home/office working environment.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members.
• Novated Leasing and Salary Sacrifice

Please note that only suitable candidates with a cover letter will be contacted.

Interested in joining our team? Send your cover letter and resume (1 document) to ***************@woolpert.com or apply .

Confidentiality assured. Please note only applications with unlimited work rights in Australia need apply; only successful short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We value a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.