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Technical director - civil engineer (dams)

Perth
GHD
Civil Engineer
Posted: 7 May
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Technical Director - Civil Engineer (Dams)

As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front. Together with our clients, we are thinking and doing things differently to help pre‐empt and prepare for what's next. Be part of this dynamic and committed team of diverse water specialists and drive change for your community. You'll be able to apply our powerful global network of skills and decades of experience to create positive water outcomes that respect nature and nurture communities.

We are looking for a Technical Director - Civil Engineer (Dams) in Perth to join our high‐performing team. This role includes:

* Assisting the Business Group Leader by contributing to business planning.
* Collaborating with local and national colleagues to drive a strong safety culture.
* Winning, managing and delivering projects while building trusted relationships with clients.
* Leading key proposals and assisting with resource allocation.
* Delivering dams and tailings engineering projects for mining companies, industrial clients and power companies.
* Mentoring, training and investing in the development of team members.
What you will bring to the team
* A relevant bachelor's engineering degree, Project Management and/or MBA highly regarded.
* Minimum 10 years industry experience, proven experience in an engineering consultancy and/or utility with well‐established local industry contacts.
* Engaging communication skills & strategic problem‐solving capability, with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external clients.
* Sound knowledge of dams engineering over the full project lifecycle encompassing planning, design, construction and operation.
* An enthusiastic, supportive, and motivating leader, who can get the best out of our team.
* Experience in winning work and managing multi‐disciplinary medium to large scale dams engineering projects.
* Engineer of Record experience advantageous.
* A natural communicator and strategic thinker who is proactive, professional and collaborative.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well‐being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face‐to‐face collaboration in the office.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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