Practice Director
ADG Engineers
Date: 1 day ago
City: Carlton, Victoria
Contract type: Full time
- A competitive salary package
- Five weeks annual leave after 5 years of service
- Work on cutting-edge projects that make a real impact in the industry
ADG Engineers is a proudly Australian-owned company dedicated to designing projects that make a meaningful impact on people, places, and communities. We leverage decades of multi-sector experience across diverse engineering disciplines, cutting-edge digital offerings, and advisory services to deliver exceptional projects. Our commitment to purpose-driven solutions, collaboration, and innovation drives our success and makes a positive difference in the world.
Position Purpose
As the Practice Director reporting directly to the Regional Director (NSW/VIC), you will play a pivotal role in ADG Engineers' Melbourne office. You will be responsible for overseeing the financial performance, people and culture, risk and contract management, daily operations, and strategic direction of the Practice. Your leadership will be instrumental in developing the team, expanding the project pipeline, and fostering proactive customer relationships and business development initiatives.
Responsibilities
As the Practice Director, your role encompasses several key result areas:
- Taking the lead in achieving financial targets, driving profitable growth, and developing annual business plans aligned with company goals for the practice.
- Providing leadership, mentoring, and support of direct reports, enhancing employee engagement, and recruiting key talent.
- Ensuring effective communication, maintaining company values, and sustaining an organizational culture focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Preparing and delivering the practice business plan, managing debtors, and reviewing financial reports to achieve KPIs.
- Developing client relationships, identifying potential new clients, and maintaining strong professional networks.
- Maintaining knowledge of industry technical requirements, professional development, and innovative solutions.
- Ensuring work is completed in accordance with company systems and processes.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or a related field with CPEng status
- Member of Engineers Australia
- Proven track record in business development, with experience in growing engineering divisions or practices in Victoria.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Extensive experience in delivering engineering projects across a variety of sectors.
- Strong technical expertise and up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
- A background in Structural Engineering or Construction Services (temporary works) is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships effectively.
- Strong influencing, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Well-developed commercial and business acumen with a good understanding of design and commercial risk and contract management.
ADG values your professional development and will offer you exposure across all facets of design and project delivery to expand your skillset. We are committed to attracting, retaining and working together to develop our talent. We reward our staff and at every level, we work together to deliver the highest standards in engineering and services delivery alike.
In return for your dedication to this role, you will be rewarded with
- Competitive salary package
- Flexible work environment
- Active social calendar
- Birthday Leave after 12 months of service
- Paid Parental Leave scheme
- Five weeks annual leave after 5 years of service
- Employee assistance program
- ADG promotes an Equal Employment Opportunity workplace
Apply now and seize this exciting opportunity!
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