Area Business Group Manager

Overview

Area Business Group Manager - Building Engineering Services (BES) - (185737). Following an internal move and ongoing growth, HDR offers an opportunity for an Area Business Group Manager to lead the operational delivery of the Building Engineering Services (BES) Business Group across Australia. As a business leader reporting to the Country Director of Operations and partnering with the BES Regional Business Group Director, you will manage the operations and performance of the BES business across Australia, driving operational excellence and collaboration across market sectors and business units to support sustainable growth.

You will:

- Champion the Australian Building Engineering Services Business Group, promoting its vision and values and advancing its reputation as a leader in the industry.
- Actively lead as a member of the Australian Leadership Team.
- Provide direct line management and leadership to senior staff, fostering a high-performance culture and supporting the development and growth of the team.
- Monitor and drive financial performance, including bookings, revenue, profit and business growth.
- Routinely monitor progress of business strategies and adjust strategies as required.
- Proactively manage project and business risks, ensuring challenges are identified and addressed.
- Drive continuous improvement in operational processes and procedures to enhance efficiency, quality and profitability.
- Champion diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, advocating for an inclusive working environment and fostering a culture of belonging.

As part of a global organisation, you will have access to the resources and expertise of our 13,000-strong team, empowering you to drive business strategies that support continued Australian and global success.

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate will have a relevant tertiary qualification and professional registration, alongside a minimum of 15 years of experience within consulting engineering. This experience should include significant time in senior leadership roles, where you have demonstrated success in managing operations, driving profitability, delivering projects and mentoring and developing senior leadership talent.

Key qualifications and experience include:

- Demonstrated understanding of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and ensuring profitability across projects and operations.
- Experience owning and growing a P&L for an engineering cost centre.
- Strong experience leading cross-functional teams and fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
- Proven ability to manage complex business operations, including risk management, performance monitoring, and planning and design of projects with construction values exceeding $100 million.
- In-depth knowledge of the building services sector, including relationships, industry trends, challenges, and opportunities.
- Expertise in client relationship management, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners and stakeholders.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary environment – advantageous.

This position is based in our Sydney office. With most of our Building Engineering Services business currently in Sydney and Melbourne, travel domestically and internationally to connect with your team, clients and global colleagues will be essential.

Our Process

Candidates are requested to submit a mission statement alongside their resume, detailing a comprehensive outline of their demonstrable experience in alignment with the qualifications and responsibilities for the Area Business Group Manager role.

Our Commitment

HDR is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified and experienced candidates, regardless of gender identity or expression, race or ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, or religious and political beliefs. This includes encouragement for veterans.

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we live and work. HDR encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and contribute to reconciliation and diversity.

Locations & Schedule

Primary Location: Australia-NSW-Sydney

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Building Mechanical

Job Posting: Sep 8, 2025

Our people: HDR is committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified applicants.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

---