Managing Director - SMEC New Zealand

Job no: 492740
Work type: Full Time (continuing)

·  Leadership opportunity to drive the growth of a newly established professional services firm

·  Be part of a Company that is consistently ranked amongst the world's top engineering design firms.

·  Employee ownership options.

About SMEC New Zealand

SMEC New Zealand, based in Newmarket, was established in Auckland in October 2011 and during the first year of operation has successfully provided consultancy services to the power, energy, hydropower and dams sectors for both New Zealand and offshore projects. Our goal is to grow this business into a formidable consultancy, extending into other infrastructure engineering areas, with a target of 30 staff within 12 months.

SMEC NEW Zealand Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of SMEC Holdings Ltd, an Australian professional services firm with a global presence that provides high quality consultancy services on major infrastructure projects. SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and has won numerous industry awards for technical excellence, including a record of four gold awards in four diverse project categories in the recent Consult Australia Awards for Excellence.

 The SMEC Profile:

·  It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects

·  We are a private company, wholly employee owned, with an established network of 57 offices around the world and over 5,000 employees operating in four global regions

·  We operate in the areas of power & energy, renewables, hydropower & dams, transport, water, natural resources and environment, geotechnical, mining and tunnelling services, urban development, social development, government and advisory services.

The role

SMEC NZ is now at the stage where we are seeking a Managing Director to take the business to the next level. In this key position you will be responsible for:

·  Growing the NZ business both in the New Zealand market and in support of SMEC's iconic offshore infrastructure projects

·  High-level strategic decision making, and in conjunction with SMEC NZ's senior management team, setting the direction the of the business

·  Ensuring a profitable and viable business

·  Representing SMEC NZ to the SMEC senior management team and board of directors.

Suitable applicants will have/be:

·  Relevant tertiary qualifications in engineering, additional tertiary qualifications in business will be advantageous

·  Experience working in a professional consultancy environment.

·  Established networks throughout the New Zealand infrastructure industry

·  Previous achievements in business development, winning work and managing client relationships

·  A recognised ability to communicate convincingly and engage employees to achieve the company's set objectives

·  Demonstrated experience in in managing budgets and financial resources.

The role will be supported by the current SMEC NZ management team, including three Technical Directors and an experienced Business Development Manager.

In return, SMEC and SMEC New Zealand offer you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

How to apply

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact either Michael Breckon in New Zealand on +64-9-529-6596 or Emilie Huckel in Australia on +61-2-9925-5555.

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at http://www.smec.com.  To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

Advertised: 09 Oct 2012 New Zealand Standard Time