National Defence Lead

2 weeks ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Arcadis Full time
Spearhead the development and execution of successful pursuit strategy into the Defence market

  • Work within a forwardthinking, truly diverse and inclusive organisation
  • Genuine flex working opportunities including hybrid working and part time hours


At Arcadis we focus on attracting, retaining and developing people who share our passion and commitment to improve quality of life.

In return we offer you the opportunity to transform your world and the world around you, that could be through client work, upskilling yourself, championing equality and inclusion or getting involved in charity work, to name just a few.

Our people value different perspectives, they care about the sustainability of our planet and dare to shape the future.


One of our core values is 'people first', and supported by our Lovinklaan foundation, we invest in you for the long term, to ensure you reach your full potential.

You'll have the opportunity to own your career and work on industry-defining projects, finding solutions to real challenges that make a difference to people's lives.

You're encouraged to have a growth mindset and are given the space to develop personally and professionally, building a flexible career that works for you.


Role description:


Our Places Business is seeking an experienced Defence Lead to spearhead the development and execution of successful pursuit strategy for the business' entry into the Defence market in Australia.


Reporting to the State Director, the National Defence Lead - Cost & Commercial, has ultimate accountability for managing and partnering on projects and ensure our continued commercial success.


Working as part of the Cost and Commercial leadership team, you'll use your extensive knowledge within cost & commercial or project management to identify opportunities within the defence sector, estimating or coordinating tender documentation and build and manage a team with specialist capabilities for best practice delivery.


As a natural networker with established contacts and credibility in the Australian market, you'll use your commercial acumen to continue to grow our brand.

Your previous experience in managing large teams will allow you manage our resources and capabilities to ensure outstanding client care.


Role accountabilities:

  • Leading the development of new business pursuits and bids in the defence space;
  • Estimating or arranging tender documentation and maintaining an indepth and uptodate understanding of client business drivers, strategies and priorities, and business environment.
  • Proactively managing contractors trade package and articulating marketrelevant propositions;
  • Establishing and developing a strong team that is aligned with our culture, business targets, and strategies;
  • Developing and sustaining high level business relationships both at a company and personal level, through networking, attending functions, and promoting and presenting the Arcadis business at every opportunity.
  • Building key networks with decisionmakers in client organisations to establish, grow and embed relationships in line our business strategy and forward planning.

Qualifications & Experience:

First and foremost, you share our passion for improving quality of life. You are a seasoned leader in your field with strong industry ties and demonstrated credibility in a consulting environment.

You will come to us with:

  • Substantial experience in defence projects either consultant or client side;
  • Demonstrated background in quantity surveying;
  • Experience working in a tendered project services environment;
  • Sound commercial background, including familiarity with contractual conditions and procedures; and
  • Ability to build and manage a team, with excellent influencing, motivating and delegation skills; and
  • Relevant degree or qualification in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying related areas, with RICS and AIQS accreditations.

Why Become an Arcadian?
Our work with clients has a direct impact on people's lives and on the planet. We make moving, living and belonging in cities safer, more resilient and more sustainable. By partnering with our clients as responsible custodians of our earth's resources, we can create a sustainable planet.


We continue to think of new ways to make positive impacts and create better experiences for people; data driven and digital solutions have become part of the Arcadis DNA.

Working together with clients and using techniques like design thinking, we can get to the heart of our clients' most pressing challenges and work together to solve them.


As a lobal business, we have committed to support five of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals to ensure that our projects contribute to a better and more sustainable future for all.

But it's not just the work that we do on client projects that benefits communities and our planet. As a global business, we are committed to making a positive impact to society by supporting

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