Lead and contribute to the delivery of multi-disciplinary projects, contribute to the development of junior staff, preparation of proposals and contribution to the broader business.
On projects, the Technical Director is assigned responsibilities for the overview and guidance of an opportunity or project to deliver successful outcomes for the client and GHD.
Provide technical inputs to projects.
Lead and/or review design of allocated projects under the direction of the project manager, coordinating inputs from various professionals.
Project manage allocated projects, coordinating inputs from various professionals. Manage resources at a project level.
Develop technical content and undertake technical review of work by others where within area of experience and expertise
Provide deliverables to a high-quality standard in line with GHD quality system.
Contribute to the development of GHD’s knowledge and skills in industry including strategy, planning, design and construction.
Lead and assist in the securing and delivering water / wastewater projects, including preparation of proposals.
Assist in the promotion of GHD’s strategy, business ethics and values, internally and externally.
Key accountabilities
Completion of roles on various projects across strategy, planning and design.
Lead and coordinate multi-discipline teams to ensure high quality deliverables that are on time and on budget for the completion of projects.
Liaise with clients and subconsultants as necessary to ensure successful completion of projects.
Preparation of proposals as required.
Develop technical and personal skills through participation in “on the job” and formal training and development opportunities in various phases of office and field work.
Minimum presence in the GHD Newcastle office to provide guidance to junior staff. Refer to KPI section.
Provide technical guidance of junior staff as required.
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Take full responsibility of project deliverables, ensuring quality and delivery of project on time and to budget.
Client satisfaction and development of client base (internal and external).
Contribution to knowledge sharing and development of skills within the group and Service Line.
Hybrid work arrangement with a minimum of 3 days per week in the GHD Newcastle office.
Personal achievement of KPIs as agreed (including staff utilisation, invoicing targets and others).
Teamwork, cooperation, open communication.
Personal competencies
Well-developed communication skills - both verbal and written.
Team player, cooperative with other staff with open sharing of information and knowledge.
Ability to work independently when required.
Sound judgement and decisiveness.
Knowledge and experience in relevant engineering discipline.
Experience and skills
Formal qualifications in a relevant engineering or science discipline.
Proven experience in project managing the delivery of projects.
Focus on client service.
Able to manage several jobs at once and determine priorities.
Strong judgement and decisiveness; bias for action.
Understand and adhere to GHD’s values, Codes of Conduct, and Policies.
