At Aurecon we see the future through a very different lens. Do you?
Innovation, eminence and digital are at the heart of everything we do. Are you excited about the future?
Are you driven by the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complex projects around the world and to learn from the best? We are.
Diversity is at the core of everything we do. We work together to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness. Our differences are what fuel our creativity.
We embrace flexible working and are always open to discussing your individual needs so that you get to create your own experience with us.
What will you do?
In this position you will lead our Kwa-Zulu Natal office, where you will play an integral role in executing our strategy for this region, aligned to our Africa strategy. We have identified this region for aggressive growth. You will lead a team of highly skilled specialists that ‘bring ideas to life’ for our clients across all types of projects.
We know the work we do is vital in assisting our country’s economic development and, it’s the technical expertise and the depth of knowledge of our people that really sets us apart. Here are the key things that are expected in this role:
- Aurecon’s visible leader in Kwa-Zulu Natal, providing strong leadership to the teams;
- Commercially astute with outstanding business and financial acumen;
- Inspirational leadership with the ability to coach, mentor and motivate teams to drive superior client and business outcomes, and grow the next generation of leaders. This includes the timeliness, quality, risk management, financial performance and scope management of projects, in line with the Aurecon methodology;
- Embrace and leverage our Future Ready initiatives including digital, design to innovate and eminence;
- Manage Aurecon risks in collaboration with the National Assurance team;
- Diversity & Inclusion with the ability to successfully integrate diverse cultures;
- Rapidly grow the Kwa-Zulu Natal business by winning the work, delivering the work and collecting the cash, with emphasis on the manufacturing and private sectors;
- Strong collaboration through portfolio and client knowledge and building and maintaining strong relationships, especially those that are external;
- Accountable for the financial performance, sustained growth and generation of revenue for the Kwa-Zulu Natal region through client relationships, proposals, tenders and bids;
- Lead the development of client relationships and help establish networks with assistance of client relationship executives;
- Building, leading and developing a unified and motivated team to ensure a high performing and engaged Kwa-Zulu Natal office; and
- Focus management team’s attention on health and safety issues
We know today’s complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business, so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other business areas.
What can you bring to the team?
Firstly, you will share our genuine passion for re-imaging engineering and be someone that actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future. You will ideally be qualified as a Pr Eng, and a MBA would be an advantage. You need to have at least 10 years post graduate working experience gained in a consulting engineering environment driving a sustainable business with demonstrated growth, client satisfaction and employee engagement. A consulting track record with proven ability to deal with both the public and private sector. Your ability to lead and grow teams and develop new business is of critical importance to us, as we expect aggressive growth of our new Brand, our revenue and headcount in this region.
Our Aurecon Attributes describe the types of people we bring together for clients. We don’t expect you to have all eight of the attributes, but one that is unique to you.
Finally, we value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life. Does that sound like you?
About us
We’ve re-imagined engineering.
Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it!
For a start, our clients’ ideas drive what we do. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we co-create innovative solutions with our clients to some of the world’s most complex challenges. And through a range of unique creative processes and skills, we work to re-imagine, shape and design a better future.
We listen deeply and intently, which helps us see opportunities, possibilities and potential that others can’t.
Think engineering. Think again.
Want to know more?
You can learn more about what it’s like to work at Aurecon by visiting the careers section of our website.
If you are intrigued or excited by what you have read, then we want to hear from you. Apply now!
Aurecon believes that a diverse work force is key to our business success. We seek the best people for our jobs on the basis of their skills, qualifications and experience. We embrace the principle of equal opportunity in employment and we work towards eliminating all forms of unlawful discrimination in our employment practices. In support of diversity and the equal opportunity principle, preference will be given to individuals from designated groups within South Africa.