Head Of Construction

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Aon Full time
Newly created, growth role to drive our Construction and Infrastructure portfolio Align Construction operations with the company's regional and global construction strategy Full time permanent opportunity based in Sydney or Melbourne Head of Construction, Australia The Head of Construction, Australia will be responsible for the strategic development, client management, and growth of the construction sector portfolio across Australia.
This senior leadership role involves close collaboration with regional country management to select, train, and develop staff, ensuring the highest service standards for the Construction and Infrastructure (C&I) client base.
Aon is in the business of better decisions At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.
As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive, diverse team, and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.
What the day will look like As a Head of Construction, you will be maintaining strong relationships with senior decision-makers within C&I clients and aligning Australia construction operations with the company's regional (Asia) and global construction strategy.
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for the construction sector across Australia, aligned with the company's overall goals; Identify new business opportunities and provide thought leadership on emerging construction trends and risks; Lead initiatives to expand the company's market share in the construction industry.
Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key construction clients, including developers, contractors, and government entities; Provide high-level consultancy and advisory services, ensuring clients receive tailored risk management and insurance broking solutions; Collaborate with account teams to ensure client retention and growth, overseeing service delivery and client satisfaction.
Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor a team of construction insurance specialists across large and mid-market client segments, promoting a high-performance culture focused on client service and business results; Drive talent development initiatives to enhance the team's expertise in construction risk and insurance; Uphold and reinforce the company values and compliance standards through leadership.
Product & Market Development: Work with product development teams to create innovative insurance products and solutions tailored to the specific needs of the construction sector; Stay abreast of market trends, construction regulations, and new technologies to ensure the company offers innovative solutions; Liaise with underwriters, reinsurers, and other industry team members to negotiate optimal terms and coverages for clients; Partner with country and regional management and service teams to deliver the widest range of products and services available for the C&I client base, improving opportunities for interdependency across the company geographies and solution lines; Collaborate with other Industry Specialties and Specialty Products, particularly with Natural Resources, where continued cooperation and teamwork with the Leader of Natural Resources is necessary.
Financial Performance: Oversee the revenue performance of the construction portfolio in Australia, and with geography leadership, achieve C&I budgets and business plans.
A critical aspect of the role includes face to face client engagement, including collaborating and interacting with the leadership and broader Aon teams.
Whilst the role offers hybrid working, it is anticipated that majority of your working time would be onsite at the designated Aon office.
Skills and experience that will lead to success As a Head of Construction, you should have a strong focus on team leadership, client service excellence, risk transfer solutions, risk management and compliance to drive business growth and operational efficiency.
Minimum of 10-15 years of experience in the insurance industry, with a significant portion focused on the construction sector Proven experience in a leadership role, managing teams and driving business growth Strong knowledge of construction risk, insurance products, and market trends in the Pacific region Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills Critical thinking and business development attitude Strong leadership and team management abilities Client-focused with a deep understanding of construction industry challenges Ability to navigate complex risk environments and deliver innovative insurance solutions Financial acumen and experience managing revenue budgets and working with geography leaders on P&L contributions.
How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce.
Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon.
Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two "Global Wellbeing Days" each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself.
Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential.
As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued.
Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves.
Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status.
We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard.
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