Country Manager / Australian Managing Director

Job description / Role

Linum Consult’s client, a global leader in civil engineering, is currently seeking to reinforce their operations in Australia. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Country Manager / Australian Managing Director to grow an already profitable, robust, and sustainable business. This role will be primarily based out of their Sydney office.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing overall leadership to the Australian entity
• Creating and maintaining a strong network in Australia with local authorities, stakeholders and contractors to help secure new project opportunities
• Leading the business development activity and providing input into new tenders
• Overseeing the operations and ensuring projects are delivered to a high quality, with high standards of Health and Safety and to budget
• Providing leadership and guidance to the senior management team
• Providing regular reports and updates to the board
• Being a positive ambassador of the company in Australia

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree qualification in Civil Engineering or equivalent in a relevant construction discipline
• Previous experience in the infrastructure sector in Australia
• Good knowledge of the infrastructure market in Australia
• Understanding of Australian codes and business practise
• Good understanding of contract management
• Good understanding and experience of financial statements

PERSONAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong business acumen
• Strong self-motivation
• A natural leader, relationship builder and business developer
• A drive to perform
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player
• Perseverance
• Experience leading a diverse team

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you fulfil ALL of the key criteria for this position, then please submit your application online.

About the Company

Linum Consult is a niche global consultancy specialising in international recruitment of white collar workers across the Construction & Engineering, Mining and Oil & Gas sectors. We provide a full 360 consultancy service for clients, candidates and partners to eliminate the potential pitfalls of international mobilisation.

All Linum Consultants are industry experts with in country, international, multi-cultural experience. We provide precise market information combined with local knowledge to help facilitate informed decisions that are often life changing.