Project Director - Energy Market

About the role

We are seeking a Principal (Technical Director) level Project Director seeking to apply their skills to deliver solutions directly with clients and join our growing Advisory team in Sydney. This newly established role is focused on leading complex projects for our key energy clients - from pursuits, through design delivery and construction. You'll play a pivotal role both providing project management services directly to our clients, and leading and managing Beca's multi-disciplinary engineering design services for complex projects. You will embrace the challenge and be part of an exciting journey, taking on the key leadership role in driving our growth through strong client relations and outstanding delivery in the energy market Advisory business. Leveraging both new and existing client relationships, you'll help expand our presence in the energy sector across Sydney and the broader NSW region. This role offers: The opportunity to lead projects and deliver high quality work in direct communication with our clients The chance to work across the entire project life cycle from Business Case development through to Design, Construction and Operation Access to industry leading project management specialists across all Beca's markets Be a key member of a high performing close-knit team who are passionate about what they do What we'll like about you Ideally you will be an experienced project management specialist with proven delivery, risk management ability and business and commercial acumen across the energy market. You will have a successful track record in the delivery of technically complex projects and to be considered for this opportunity you will require: Proven project management leadership and experience with power systems (renewables, future energy, generation, transmission, distribution, automation) An in-depth understanding of project management principles and experience including leadership, procurement, cost control and management of complex projects Strong interest in mentoring junior team members and helping them grow their skills and talent and help strengthen our project management and professional capability through development and succession planning Proven track record identifying and securing new projects and partnering with the team to lead and support bids A passion and capability in building new client stakeholder relationships and enhancing existing relationships Exceptional communication skills with an ability to build relationships both externally and internally An appropriate tertiary qualification aligned to project management, engineering or other related disciplines A positive and tenacious attitude with an ability to make things happen and alignment with our company purpose to "Make Everyday Better" A career with Beca will provide you with: Flexibility & Wellbeing: We recognise that achieving a work-life balance is unique to everyone. Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement Belonging & Ownership: Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive. Bring your whole self to work and take advantage of unique shareholder opportunities to share in our collective success Parental Leave: Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders Career Growth & Development: Your growth is our priority! Benefit from continuous learning through our training programmes and support for professional accreditation, including pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia. Work alongside industry leaders and gain hands-on experience to empower your career potential Who is Beca? Beca is one of the Asia-Pacific region's largest employee-owned professional services consultancies. Our team of over 4000 professionals is diverse enough to bring a wide range of perspectives and expertise to every client and challenge, creating resourceful, smart solutions from our collective experience and insights. 'Creative people together transforming our world' is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose - to make everyday b