Project Director - Aviation Lead, Melbourne

4684189
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Australia
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Construction - Building Projects
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    Au$250k + (experience dependant)

Relocation and VISA assistance are on offer for the right candidate and their dependants.

  • A large, well-known Australian brand with an excellent reputation
  • A brand new, modern open-plan office in Melbourne Central Business District (CBD)
  • Option to be based in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane
  • Work on interesting and complex projects
Your new company

This client-side consultancy has successfully delivered large-scale retail, aged care, aviation and infrastructure projects across Australia. They have offices throughout Australia and are known for their expertise within the aviation space. Due to a number of upcoming large scale aviation projects, they are seeking an expert in the field to join their experienced team. Hence, a permanent position now exists for a Project Director to commence in the Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane office.

Your new role

As the aviation project lead you will have outstanding stakeholder management skills and the ability to effectively communicate with clients at all levels. In this role you will:
  • Oversee projects allowing for the client to continue business-as-usual activities
  • Manage and lead a highly skilled project team
  • Ensure that business objectives and overall project targets are met
  • Evaluate and influence the progress and performance of infrastructure projects
  • Manage project delivery interfaces with contract management service providers, design teams and building contractors
  • Ensure accurate financial forecasting of projects and tracking of budgets
  • Stakeholder management
  • Lead and mentor junior team members

What you'll need to succeed

  • End-to-end project experience
  • Extensive experience as a project manager within a client-side project management firm or directly for an airport
  • A proven history of delivering large scale aviation infrastructure projects above $300Million in value
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, Architecture or Property
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to present to senior stakeholders
  • Proven track record of running projects on time and within budget

What you'll get in return

  • A rare chance to let your career take you to stunning Australia!
  • Opportunity to work from any of the East Coast offices (Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane)
  • The opportunity to lead, grow and manage a team within a highly successful and well-established business
  • A large, well-known brand with an excellent reputation and long-term client relationships
  • The opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects
  • A very family-orientated business with flexible working hours and a competitive salary package
  • VISA and Relocation package on offer

What you need to do now

If you're seriously considering this opportunity in Australia and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a career move to Australia, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Apply for this job

Talk to Diane Boyce, the specialist consultant managing this position

Located in London-City, 5th Floor, 107 Cheapside, Telephone 0203 465 0158
Click here to access our Privacy Policy, which provides detailed information on how we use and protect your personal information, and your rights in relation to this.

RELATED COURSE

Build your career with the skills employers need.