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GHD

Catalyzes regional engineering and construction innovation

Relationship Manager/ Business Development

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile
In Person
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Professional degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Commercial, Industrial, or a related field.
  • At least 10 years of experience in engineering consulting, including at least 5 years in multidisciplinary engineering services for mining.
  • Proven experience managing strategic clients and developing business.
  • Experience leading teams or cross-functional initiatives.
  • Advanced spoken and written English is required.
  • Technical competencies in strategic account management, business development and expansion, negotiation and stakeholder management, commercial planning, opportunity and pipeline management, and consultative sales models.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain long-term relationships with strategic clients.
  • Serve as the primary executive point of contact for assigned accounts.
  • Represent the client's voice within the organization and align expectations and priorities.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams to design and implement account-growth strategies.
  • Identify new business opportunities, cross-selling, and service expansion.
  • Facilitate collaboration across business areas to deliver integrated solutions.
  • Monitor client satisfaction and promote continuous-improvement actions.
  • Develop account plans incorporating commercial objectives, risks, and opportunities.
  • Participate in executive meetings with clients and internal stakeholders.
  • Promote a client-centered culture and share best practices within the organization.
  • Lead and support teams involved in the customer experience, acting as a mentor and facilitator.
Desired Qualifications
  • Additional training in commercial management, business development, or strategic relationship management.
  • Experience working in multinational environments or global headquarters.

About the company

ECRi Hub is a collaboration platform by GHD and the Queensland Government that connects engineers, construction and resources startups, researchers, and businesses to develop and commercialize new technologies. It provides space and programs, including the Business Mentoring for Innovation, to guide regional innovators through product development and market entry. It differentiates itself through GHD’s industry expertise, government support, and a clear focus on accelerating commercialization within its sector. Its goal is to boost innovation and drive economic growth and competitiveness for Queensland and Australia by turning ideas into market-ready solutions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$300K

Headquarters

Mittagong, Australia

Founded

1927

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What believers are saying

  • GHD won 2026 recognition for hydrogen blending, dam removal, smart roundabouts, and Indigenous projects.
  • Headcount reached about 17,197 in March 2026, and 2026 job postings rose 59.7 percent.
  • Queensland's ECRi Hub partnership keeps GHD embedded with government-funded innovation and regional commercialization pipelines.

What critics are saying

  • GHD UK flagged 2025 cuts near 10 percent, hitting environment, contamination, geotechnical, and waste teams.
  • Integration risk is immediate after Bowman Engineering's May 2026 acquisition; client churn can follow overlapping cultures.
  • The strongest existential threat is margin compression across commoditized consulting, forcing deeper layoffs and retreat from weaker markets.

What makes GHD unique

  • Employee-owned GHD bought Bowman Engineering in Texas on May 20, 2026, deepening local transport expertise.
  • GHD's 165 offices across five continents give it cross-border delivery scale rivals struggle to match.
  • Its WA100 rank rose from 42 to 39 in 2026, signaling design-market credibility.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

Company News

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May 21st, 2026
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