Full-Time

Market Leader

Property & Buildings

Posted on 7/23/2025

GHD

GHD

201-500 employees

Catalyzes regional engineering and construction innovation

No salary listed

Brisbane QLD, Australia + 3 more

More locations: Takura, Australia | Maroochydore QLD, Australia | Glenvale, Australia

Hybrid

This role can be located in any of GHD's South Queensland offices and embraces hybrid work arrangements.

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (2)
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Requirements
  • Ability to create and foster an enviable professional network of property & buildings sector leaders and decision makers.
  • Specific expertise and experience in leading the strategic pursuit, conversion and delivery of built environment infrastructure for government and private sector.
  • Proactive and inclusive leadership with proven ability to work and influence and support a diverse business.
  • Commercial acumen and critical thinking ability.
  • A commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion and to advocate for equity.
  • The ability to work across multiple projects and pursuits while remaining focused and collaborative.
  • Demonstrated experience in navigating client, contractor and consultancy contexts.
  • Appropriate qualifications and significant industry and professional services experience.
Responsibilities
  • Drive and expand business performance, amplify client relationships, raise revenue, and convert key pursuits to build a diverse project portfolio.
  • Play a leading role in business development, with a strong industry and client-centric focus.
  • Take advantage of a strong pipeline of work across multiple sectors to achieve top-line revenue growth in the market.
  • Connect with a global network of talented professionals.
  • Lead a more balanced life with flexible work options.
  • Provide a vision and direction for the property and building business, in alignment with wider regional and enterprise blueprints.
  • Leverage existing client and partner relationships and identify new ones to evolve the sustainability of the business.
  • Set a high-growth trajectory using relationships and data-driven insights to strengthen market position.
  • Contribute to GHD’s reputation and profitability through outstanding performance in senior project leadership roles when required.
  • Create work environments where people feel pride and belonging, mentoring and coaching team members in professional and commercial acumen towards higher performance.

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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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GHD expands U.S. presence with Orlando EDO hub targeting 200 engineers by 2025.
  • Partnership with Esri enhances GIS capabilities for digital engineering projects.
  • Involvement in Borumba $14.2B pumped hydro project starts construction in 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Queensland Government terminated ECRi funding post-July 2017 pilot phase.
  • Arup diverts contracts via superior global networks in 12-24 months.
  • METS Ignited's $100M funding eclipses ECRi, pulling clients in 6-12 months.

What makes GHD unique

  • ECRi Hub connects entrepreneurs, researchers, and businesses for commercialization in engineering sectors.
  • GHD provides specialized mentoring using deep technical and market knowledge to startups.
  • Hub collaborates with Queensland Government to bridge innovation gaps in resources industries.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Vacation

401(k) Company Match

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