What if you could..... Shape the career of a lifetime?Work with the best and brightest minds in the industry?With us, you can. Off the back of successful delivery of projects including the Westport Program, we are growing our maritime team in Australia and are seeking an experienced and dynamic Technical Executive to support our National Maritime Team. Please note: This position can be based in either Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth.
Transport Our Transport and Infrastructure team leverages a collaborative approach, the latest technology and a culture of innovation across the planning, design, and management phases to deliver sustainable connectivity, mobility, and resiliency to Australian communities.
What you'll do: As a Maritime Technical Executive, you will play a pivotal role in driving technical excellence and successful project delivery across a variety of maritime projects including freight, mining, defence, and energy.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated technical leadership across a variety of maritime projects, but with a focus on marine structures and working with contractors through detailed design and construction. You will also have strong people leadership skills and a strong market presence within the Ports industry.
We are looking for candidates that have demonstrable project experience and established connections with key clients and have proven experience managing complex designs across a range of maritime projects.
In this role you will be responsible for: Leading and overseeing the technical delivery of a variety of maritime projects across a range of sectors.Working with our other Maritime Technical Executives to provide strong technical leadership of our national Maritime team including staff development and growth.Working with relevant design codes, legislations, and standards, supporting Engineers to develop their skills.A high level of collaboration with colleagues in the wider Australian and global maritime teams as well as with the wider business.Working with the Maritime National Executive in facilitating collaboration across the business beyond Maritime including Mining, Energy, Freight and Defence as required.Contributing to the growth of WSP's complimentary global resourcing centres in Manilla and India for use on maritime projects.About You: A natural Leader, you will lead by example by demonstrating a strong safety culture and ensuring that all activities are aligned to our policies and procedures, as well as maintain, enhance and seek new client relationships and opportunities.
Relevant tertiary qualifications in professional service delivery, advisory or engineering field.Have established many years Maritime industry consulting experience with proven delivery and business development across large multi-disciplinary projects.Chartered Engineer status with CPEng or RPEQ.Significant experience in managing civil/structural/infrastructure projects in the maritime sector.Excellent working knowledge of maritime design and planning, including maritime codes/standards.Excellent leadership skills and existing relationships with key maritime clients, contractors and industry stakeholders.Proactive collaboration skills and a proven ability to work cross business to drive outstanding results.Experience in driving business profit and loss outcomes as well as successful commercial positions on projects.A commitment to growing and fostering a diverse and inclusive team.In addition, you will bring the following skills and attributes: Natural connector.Problem solver with a powerful team spirit.Open.Curious.Passionate.Adaptable.Someone ready to do the kind of work the world needs.What we will offer you: If required, relocation assistance such as sponsored visa support, flights and temporary accommodation will be provided and discussed further with you during offer stage.
At WSP we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many personal and professional development opportunities that are aimed to help you deliver your best self to the role whilst managing your personal life in balance.
Some of the many benefits we offer our employees include: Flexible working location and hours.Global mobility.Parental leave & purchased additional annual leave.Corporate employee discounts and offers.Salary continuance insurance.Wellness at work & social club.Workplace giving/volunteering.Employee reward & recognition program.Professional and technical development opportunities.We design infrastructure for diverse communities and understand the value and importance of a diverse team.
We welcome to the table all perspectives, strengths, skills, cultural backgrounds, and genders because we know that diverse ideas breed extraordinary results.
About WSP WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia.
We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future ReadyTM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
At WSP, we want you to embrace your curiosity and work in a culture celebrating different perspectives. With access to global scale and reach, you'll connect with the brightest minds in the field to make the best work of your life.
We believe that in imagining a better future for us all, you'll imagine a better future for you.
To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we've designed to help you thrive, go to our Benefits page.
Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.
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