Technical Director

About the role

Ensure engineering services in the nominated discipline(s) are delivered to the highest technical standard through governance and oversight, staff training, independent verification, thought leadership and a total commitment to quality principles. Client relationship management, both external (client's clients) and internal (CIMIC Operating Companies). Drive value creation and innovation across region and portfolio. Build capability in EIC Activities and CIMIC Operating Companies. Act as a guest member of EIC Activities Executive Leadership Team.

Key responsibilities

• Mentor and guide the work of Principals, engineers, technicians and technical specialists within the Portfolio's
• Demonstrate and behave in a way that is consistent with the CIMIC Group and EIC Activities Principles, and Code of Business Conduct
• Communicate Core Purpose and how it fits within the context of the portfolio's to direct reports, colleagues and operational leaders
• Influence and drive improvement through the development of a culture of high performance, accountability and sustainability
• Support learning and development through coaching, mentoring and sharing of knowledge
• Focus on building leadership capability ensuring succession planning, leadership development and support is in place
• Work with other key leadership stakeholders to develop and plan capabilities, knowledge, skills and attitude to ensure that the portfolios have the right people to deliver on its business plan
• Ensure all Portfolio's activities comply with relevant legal, regulatory, company governance, and ethical standards
• Demonstrate safety leadership and foster a safety culture across all areas of the Portfolio's
• Create and champion a culture of continuous improvement & innovation across the Portfolio's and projects

About you

• Tertiary Degree (Bachelor level) in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• 20+ years technical & design management experience at a senior level in the engineering consulting or construction industry
• Extensive Engineering experience across a range of engineering disciplines
• Excellent technical leadership skills, i.e. ability to create effective teams to maximise the productive ability of individuals while maintaining a focus on team outcomes and organisational goal
• Demonstrated strategic business planning and development capabilities
• Stakeholder Management (internal and external)
• Risk management skills, e.g. monitoring of risk controls and actions
• Ability to drive compliance and effective governance
• Demonstrated ability to drive business excellence and continuous improvement
• Technical mastery of nominated discipline(s)