National Leader In Innovation

Are you a strategic leader with experience in setting and executing Engineering & Design management strategies? This National Manager position presents an opportunity to lead a high-performance culture, drive exceptional outcomes, and contribute to shaping the future of the energy and utilities industry.

This role is pivotal in implementing ZPI's engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with project goals, and delivering innovative, sustainable solutions. As the National Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for inspiring and supporting your team, championing growth and development, and building strong, respectful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in leadership within contracting businesses in infrastructure, utilities, or energy sectors, along with expertise in resource forecasting, staff development, and managing Transmission Engineering & Design functions. They will also possess high-level business acumen, a commitment to delivering quality systems and outcomes, and exceptional interpersonal skills for nurturing team growth and respectful client relationships.

• Identify and implement quantifiable engineering and design efficiency improvements on an annual basis.
• Participate in the strategic planning process, including setting operational KPIs to achieve strategic targets.
• Lead and develop the Engineering and Design team to enhance individual and team performance, ensuring engagement and the attraction and retention of talent.
• Champion growth and development while serving as a role model and mentor.
• Manage the performance and motivate the team through effective goal-setting, accountability targets, and KPIs as appropriate.
• Represent the organization in negotiations and engage with stakeholders such as technical regulators, suppliers, customers, industry associations, and government representatives.
• Ensure projects are being delivered to Australian standards, legislative requirements, and Zinfra's technical standards, specifications, and guidelines.
• Drive a commercial contracting culture within the Engineering and Design management team while being responsive to customers' identified needs.
• Deliver agreed EBIT targets and commercial KPIs at both divisional and project-specific levels.
• Develop engineering functions to support the growth of Zinfra and client requirements.
• Plan for and anticipate change internally and externally to keep Zinfra at the forefront of providing Engineering and Design management services.
• Drive a safety culture and implement safety processes and systems to ensure consistently safe delivery of work as well as safety performance improvement.

We are looking for a compassionate and strategic leader who thrives on empowering teams and delivering impactful results. With a passion for safety, quality, and sustainability, you excel in fostering collaboration, building enduring client relationships, and driving innovation in Engineering & Design management. Your proactive approach inspires trust and high performance.

• Proven experience in setting and executing Engineering & Design management strategies.
• Strong leadership within contracting businesses in infrastructure, utilities, or energy sectors.
• Expertise in resource forecasting, staff development, and managing Transmission Engineering & Design functions.
• High-level business acumen with a commitment to delivering quality systems and outcomes.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for nurturing team growth and respectful client relationships.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and offer meaningful benefits and rewards that work for you. We offer the opportunity for potential long-term career growth as part of our talent development and succession planning process.

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