At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
We are invested in creating sustainable commercial outcomes with clients driving change in water, energy and urbanization.
Join a team committed to solving complex challenges across the value chain, from capital deployment to asset management, enabling resilience, growth and sustainability.
Together, we’ll help create a future for generations to come.
Role purpose The Business Group Leader (BGL) is accountable to the Business Advisory and Regional Leadership team for revenue and growth targets, team utilisation and project performance of the Business Group, for maintaining and developing client relationships and developing a high performing team.
Key responsibilities
Develop and implement the Business Group annual business plan and provide leadership to the Business Group in line with GHD’s values and strategy.
Manage and mitigate risk, ensure the safety of the people within the group, and that projects are managed in line with GHD’s Quality, HSE and IMS compliance standards.
Proactively manage group performance and people and manage approvals in line with GHD’s Limits of Authority (and any regional annexures).
Champion an aligned purpose, enable awareness of business group services to Regions and vice versa.
Facilitate the maintenance and development of existing client relationships, and work with Executive Advisors and Market Leaders across APAC to identify and develop new clients.
Champion GHD's Client Experience principles and ensure these are upheld within the group.
Champion collaboration and integration across Regions to deliver best in class, integrated solutions for our clients.
Develop and mentor employees within the group to resource the current and future requirements of group projects, considering both project needs and employee career aspirations.
Develop and implement action plans for team engagement.
Promote innovation within the Business Group including the deployment of data-led solutions harnessing automated, digital and technological solution delivery.
Develop and agree project packages, budgets, and progress with Project Directors/Managers.
Manage the allocation of people to projects, foster clear communication and project leadership within the Business Group.
Support the month-end invoicing, forecasting and oversee financial management of the group.
Build effective relationships with other BGLs, Market Leaders and Business Services (People, Finance, HSE etc.)
Experience and knowledge
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in relevant field.
Applies a mastery of a specific professional discipline or broader expertise in most or all areas within a discipline, demonstrated in a relevant industry or consulting business.
Proven experience in the technical leadership and track record in successful management of multiple consultancy projects >$0.5m.
Experience managing a team of professionals including responsibility for P&L, development and engagement of team.
Strong judgement and decisiveness, bias for action.
Innovation / continual improvement mindset, able to lead change management and implement decisions made by the business.
Proactive, analytical and problem-solving skills.
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.
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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We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.
Let's drive real change.Our Pledge to You At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you. That’s the #PowerOfCommitment Who we are GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
Business Group Leader