Technical Director - Roads

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The Role
The Technical Director will lead technical teams on civil infrastructure projects, ensure successful project delivery, mentor staff, and manage relationships with clients and stakeholders.
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Join our team of globally connected specialists to help solve complex transport challenges and experience groundbreaking projects from idea to delivery, and beyond.

Become our next renowned technical expert in the Tasmanian Roads & Mobility Solutions group and help drive the ongoing success of our state’s growth – and our future business. We are committed to making a positive impact through the delivery of transport infrastructure that connects communities and supports sustainable growth. We work across planning, design and delivery on some of the most significant transport projects in the region, supported by a strong culture of collaboration, safety and technical excellence.

In this key strategic senior leadership role, the successful candidate will draw upon their extensive experience and established relationships in the Roads and Highways sector, to secure and deliver complex design projects across the Tasmanian region and beyond.

Working with the Business Group Leader this position plays a key technical leadership role, and will see you involved in:

  • Leading and inspiring multi-disciplinary technical teams on a wide range of projects, ensuring exceptional technical outcomes while managing budgets and resources.
  • Delivering impactful civil infrastructure projects, from initial feasibility studies right through to successful construction.
  • Integrating cutting-edge engineering solutions to meet the unique requirements of our roads and civil infrastructure clients.
  • Preparing and administering proposals, reports and contracts with precision and expertise.
  • Mentoring and developing less experienced team members, fostering the next generation of talent.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with client technical leads and internal stakeholders to drive success.
  • Proactively identifying and managing project risks to ensure smooth project delivery.

What you will bring to the team:

  • An experienced design leader with a strong background in delivery of Tasmanian roads and transport projects, backed by 20+ years’ consulting industry experience focused on roads and highways.
  • Minimum Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) qualification; CPEng status or actively working towards accreditation desirable.
  • Track record in developing relationships and new business including preparation of winning proposals.
  • Sharp commercial acumen, outstanding influencing skills, and the ability to think critically.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a knack for building trust-based, value-adding relationships across all levels of business.
  • Leadership that is accountable, approachable, collaborative, and supportive, ensuring project teams thrive.
  • A commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion, and a strong advocate for equity.
  • For the right candidate, we are open to considering a part-time appointment (minimum of 0.8 FTE).

Interested? Apply now.

Linda Graham, Talent Acquisition Team Leader, VIC, SA, TAS

T +61 3 8687 8846.

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.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

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

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About UsCome together and make a meaningful impact. 
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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) qualification
  • 20+ years of consulting industry experience focused on roads and highways
  • CPEng status or working towards accreditation
  • Experience in developing relationships and winning proposals
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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The Company
Albuquerque, NM
11,027 Employees
Year Founded: 1928

What We Do

GHD recognises and understands the world is constantly changing. We are committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges in the areas of water, energy and urbanisation. We are a global professional services company that leads through engineering, construction and architectural expertise. Our forward-looking, innovative approaches connect and sustain communities around the world. Delivering extraordinary social and economic outcomes, we are focused on building lasting relationships with our partners and clients. Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are 10,000+ diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices, across five continents – Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.

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