Victoria Water Business Leader

Job Description

Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. About this role The Australasia Water Business comprises a significant proportion of our Global Water Business and is in strong growth phase.The focus of this position is to lead the development of new business within the water sector in Victoria, develop and deliver on business plans and strategies, and support the delivery of positive client outcomes. In summary this role is responsible for developing the local business strategy, leading our client engagement and business development activities and developing the pipeline of water projects. As a senior member of the water business this role is expected to lead the delivery of key water projects as Project Director and/or Technical Leader. The role will work in close collaboration with others in the leadership cohort, in Victoria and across Australasia, to actively support the ongoing successful development of the Victorian water business across the full range of services offered to our water utility and government clients. What will I do? Build a strong pipeline of projects and opportunities in the Victorian water market. Business development and client relationship activities as well as leading the development of new work winning strategies and initiatives. Develop and implement longer term business plans in line with the overall Arup business strategy and the Australasian water business strategy. Develop key pursuit and client plans, setting and managing budgets for business development activities, lead and support the development of marketing materials, and prepare bids and tender documents. Provide technical oversight and leadership in water as required. This role will include support and delivery of projects within your discipline and skill set. You will also be expected to help deliver certain projects in a senior project management or project director capacity. You will work closely with the Regional Water Business Leader and your counterparts in other Arup offices across the Australasia Region. Is this role right for you? Relevant tertiary qualifications. Achieved chartership with IE Aust. or with an equivalent body. A team player with experience mentoring and training staff. Superior communication and interpersonal skills (including formal and informal presentation, written communications and reports). Keen understanding of “customer” needs (both internal and external). Intuition and creativity to develop compelling bids and proposals. Ability to relate to and work well with people at all levels within the team and within the wider office, as well as externally with clients. What we offer you At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia: Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours. Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits. Paid parental leave for the support carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer. Birthday leave Annual leave loading Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees. International mobility opportunities Insurances (life & income protection) Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans Novated car lease Different people, shared values Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you. Our application process Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. #J-18808-Ljbffr