Major Projects Executive - Maritime

Perth Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

As Major Projects Executive – Maritime in WSP, you will lead pursuit and delivery of significant maritime and port infrastructure in Western Australia. You’ll leverage senior leadership and commercial acumen to drive opportunities from concept to delivery. You will build government and client relationships and establish strong governance across multidisciplinary teams. This role offers strategic impact, shaping WA's coastal infrastructure and growth.

Pay / Benefits

executive-level remuneration
flexible working arrangements
career development opportunities
employee share purchase plan

Responsibilities

Work with maritime leadership to translate sector strategy into major pursuits, delivery outcomes and capability growth in Western Australia
Lead pursuit and delivery of major maritime and port infrastructure projects, leveraging heavy civil/structural experience as needed
Provide executive oversight of project performance (safety, quality, programme, budget, risk, commercial)
Lead work winning including market positioning, capture strategy, bids, commercial strategy and executive client engagement
Build trusted relationships with government, port authorities, asset owners, contractors and delivery partners for early engagement and tender design/major D&C opportunities
Establish governance and assurance frameworks for complex multidisciplinary projects and programs
Mobilise and lead integrated teams across engineering, advisory and delivery disciplines
Develop project leaders and foster a collaborative, high-performing delivery culture

Key requirements

Extensive senior leadership experience delivering major infrastructure projects, ideally maritime/ports/coastal
Strong background in heavy civil/structural infrastructure with transferable maritime experience
Strong understanding of the Western Australian infrastructure market with credible government/port relationships
Proven success in work winning, executive client engagement and converting opportunities into major project appointments
Strong commercial capability including contract strategy, project financial management, risk and margin protection
Proven ability to govern complex multidisciplinary projects and lead senior teams in high-risk delivery environments
Understanding of public and private sector procurement, contracting and client decision-making
Degree in engineering or related discipline, with relevant professional accreditation viewed favourably