Service Group Leader - Transport Land & Water
At Aurecon, we believe that your career should be a journey of purpose and fulfilment. As an accomplished leader with a strong engineering background, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of infrastructure across the Western Australian and Northern Territory region. If you're driven by making a lasting impact on communities, advancing sustainable practices, and leading high-performing teams to deliver collaboratively with our clients, we invite you to take the next step in your career as a Service Group Leader for our Transport, Land & Water group, based in Perth.
What You’ll Lead and Contribute To
We are looking for a Leader with a growth mindset, an appetite for Business Development, strong Commercial Acumen and a passion for People Leadership to lead our Transport, Land and Water Service Group. Reporting through to our WA&NT Regional Managing Director and working closely with the broader Leadership Team and adjacent service groups, you will shape the Aurecon experience for our team by ensuring a future of work that is engaging, supportive and inspiring for our people, profitable for Aurecon, and beneficial to the clients and communities we operate in. You will lead a team of initially 80+ people across the Transport, Land and Water sectors, delivering exceptional client experiences while expanding our services and geographical footprint throughout the region.
We are expecting to see solid growth across multiple local markets which will present opportunities for growth particularly across Water, Rail and Roads.
As Service Group Leader, here are the key things you will do:
Maintain and leverage a strong industry network, with demonstrated relationships with relevant client organisations and construction partners – to attract business to Aurecon and champion the Aurecon brand in market
Collaborate with the Market Managing Directors, Industry Directors, Industry Leaders and Client Leaders to secure our pipeline of work and grow market share
Oversee the service group project portfolio, ensuring client satisfaction, project quality, and compliance with Aurecon standards
Partnering with the WA & NT leadership team to support commercial and financial management of the regional business
Seek and support implementation of business improvement opportunities, such as offshoring, automation, quality, safety and sustainability
Promote team engagement, inclusion, personal development and connection across the team
What we are looking for:
A client focused mindset that seeks collaborative growth opportunities
Significant infrastructure project delivery and leadership experience in Western Australia
Experience developing and leading diverse, inclusive teams to achieve exceptional outcomes
Management of commercial, risk, quality control, project teams and continuous improvement
Effective skills in Business development and a high level of commercial acumen
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, communicate, and build trust at all levels
The ability to collaborate across geographic and cultural boundaries, fostering a supportive and team-oriented culture
Why Join Aurecon?
At Aurecon, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and empowering our leaders to drive change and innovation. As a Service Group Leader, you’ll be part of a team that works on award-winning projects that will leave a lasting, positive impact on the communities and regions they are within.
In addition to meaningful work and exciting projects, we offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
Opportunities for professional growth and career development
A diverse, inclusive culture where everyone’s unique perspective is valued
Wellbeing initiatives for you and your family, including mental health support and paid leave options
Ready to Shape the Future in Perth?
We invite leaders who are passionate about driving impactful change in the Engineering Transport, Land or Water sector to apply. If your background aligns with our vision, and you're excited about the opportunity to guide, mentor, and inspire your team, we want to hear from you. Join us on a journey where your expertise and leadership will help shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.
Please consider the following questions and include your response in your Expression of Interest:
What excites you about this role?
Why do you think you are the right person for this role?
What will you do to grow our offering across Transport, Land and Water in WA&NT?
Apply now and start your leadership adventure with Aurecon in Perth.