JOB CATEGORY
Consultancy;
Geotechnical;
Project management;
Railways;
Tunnels;
Electrical;
Mechanical.
JOB PROFILE
The client’s experts have been contributing to Hong Kong’s infrastructure by formulating sustainable development strategies, defining environmental targets and carrying capacities for the next 30 years of road, rail, residential, port, industrial and commercial development.
To ensure our continued delivery to regional clients, there is a requirement for a Divisional Director to join, becoming a strategic addition to the growing team in Hong Kong. The role will be challenging and equally rewarding presenting excellent opportunities to contribute and grow new business opportunities, commercial operations and regional presence with the company strategic, group-wide developments.
The Divisional Director will proactively contribute strategic guidance, direction and management for the general positioning of the Transport and Infrastructure division in target territories and co-ordination of the business interests in all countries working closely with a team of country managers and local sector managers.
JOB DESCRIPTION
A pivotal role within the Transport and Infrastructure division, the role will utilise technical and business skills with activity ranging from commercial and business activities to project leadership and oversight presenting an excellent platform to enhance a long-term career.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Project Manager/ Director leading multi-disciplinary design and study teams on various major infrastructure projects:
Strategic planning for growth, contributing and driving division’s business planning processes, leadership of prospect capture and proposal activity;
Responsible for commercial and risk management issues;
Ensure business development direction of the transportation and infrastructure is aligned with business activities and objectives;
Oversee and support engineering team’s feasibility studies, design, construction and project management for infrastructure projects;
Seek out opportunities for pro-active customer engagement with key customers and opportunities to promote the skills of the whole division and broader company prior to the customer preparing pre-qual or tender information;
Continuously review business operations, covering regional strategy, management systems, IT development, office facilities and administration, resource utilisation, personnel development and QES compliance;
Enable continuous improvement of project management and divisional integration
Collate, analyse and disseminate market intelligence aligned to Identifying future iconic projects and prepare capture plans;
Enabling market awareness of future key customers, potential customers and existing customers declining;
Overview and direction on skills and career development of junior/intermediate staff.
CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION
Applicants should have a depth of technical expertise in multi-disciplinary design engineering from working in an engineering consultancy;
Exposure to a range of project dynamics, sizes and progressive input and influence gained over a professional career, likely to be gained over a 15-20 years+ is essential for this strategic requirement.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL LIKELY HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Chartered/ Professional Engineer status is essential for any applicant. Preferably Membership of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers would be favoured;
A depth of experience working on rail, metro, civil and tunnel engineering design and construction based projects is essential for an applicant to be considered;
Proven Strength and capability in business development and strategic business planning in Hong Kong’s engineering market essential;
Strong preference would be for major infrastructure, regional project, engineering management experience in Hong Kong in an applicant’s experience;
Experience working at a strategic level on significant engineering commissions, preferably civil discipline based, is essential;
A strong background in comprehensive project management of transportation infrastructure projects including design and construction supervision;
Good knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical engineering and architecture would be desirable for any applicant;
Experience with proposal preparation requirements by the HK Government essential;
Successful experience of commercial and business alignment to market influences including macro-economics and government policies would be valued;
Prior experience of working with Hong Kong regional organisations would be of benefit to any applicant;
Ideally experience of influencing and driving business operations and change process;
Capability and willingness to support and guide the development of junior staff;
Commercially astute, strong business acumen and a personal pride in delivering to and exceeding targets;
Motivated and motivational, willing to lead by example and inspire the company values throughout business activities
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full-Time