Associate Director

**Vacancy Intro**:
Are you ready to lead and inspire a dynamic team of Engineering Consultants? Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the planet and leading this effort? Do you want to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to combating the pressing challenges of climate change? Look no further

We are Royal HaskoningDHV and we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for generations to come. We firmly believe that the time for action is now, and we are actively seeking talented individuals like you to join us in this crucial fight against climate change.

Now is the time to join Royal HaskoningDHV We have a strong and growing pipeline of projects, including some high-profile maritime engineering projects in Australia and the Pacific region. We need your expertise to help us execute our client's vision.

**What will you do**:
As an Associate Director you will play a crucial role in leading, developing and empowering our dynamic team of highly skilled Engineers. The position focuses on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where our colleagues can thrive.

The maritime industry is the heartbeat of global trade, playing a vital role in growing economies, ensuring supply lines, spreading opportunities and prosperity, and providing the safe and effective transport of goods.

As one of the world's leading maritime consultants, it's our goal to enhance society together through innovation and sustainable development of maritime and transportation facilities and infrastructure, using the commitment, empowerment, and expertise of our people to optimise maritime operations in every country in the world.

That means futureproofing existing sites with new smart solutions that protect people and the environment. It means ensuring optimum efficiency to help struggling economies grow and thrive. And it means designing and creating the smart maritime environments of tomorrow, today.

To continue to innovate and excel in this Global Leading Market and to achieve our ambitions, you will:

- Ensure the growth and vitality of our team. You will take a proactive stance on recruitment and retention, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. Your mentorship and coaching will give our team members the support they need to excel in their roles while ensuring their overall well-being.
- Take operational lead within the group by taking ownership of proposals and fostering strong collaborations with other teams. You oversee projects, serve as project director or manager, and maintain close client relationships.
- Ensure project control and profitability and ensure the success of projects under your responsibility.
- Maintain a high level of quality and continuous improvement of our core services, further implementing digital tools and automation.
- Oversee project staffing, not only focused on delivery of results, but also on professional development of our staff.
- Form part of the BU "Extended Management Team" where it concerns operational, tactical, and strategic decisions of the AG and BU and the implementation of corporate transitions and improvement programs.

In this role, you report to the Director Advisory Group (AG) Maritime Water and Resilience and together with the other Associate Directors in the team, you collectively drive and ensure the success of the entire team.

**Where you will work**:
Royal HaskoningDHV is an independent consultancy firm which integrates 140 years of engineering expertise with digital technologies and software solutions. Backed by the expertise of almost 6,000 colleagues working from offices in more than 25 countries across the world, we are helping organizations turn local and global issues related to the built environment into opportunities and make the transition to smart and sustainable operations. It is our mission to "Enhance Society Together". We aim to make a positive impact on businesses, communities, and the environment in all our projects.

**What you bring**:
You bring extensive experience as a specialist or project manager. You're a leader known for creating structure and nurturing talent. You exhibit trustworthiness, inspire colleagues, have previous experience leading teams on international projects and have proven organisational skills. You bring strength to the role, set boundaries, and position and structure the available capacity in the team well.

As Associate Director, you are also willing to explore new business opportunities and support initiatives, taking on the role of a critical advisor, sponsor, or initiator. You have an affinity for innovation and digital consultancy and are eager to embed this into our work.

Furthermore you:

- Hold an Engineering or related field relevant degree and or Masters.
- Minimum 10 - 15 years relevant working experience. Industry experience (engineering / construction, ports and shipping, defense and architecture) is highly desired.