Manager, Defence | Building Surveying 1 1

Company Description

With over 35 years of industry experience McKenzie Group Consulting is one of Australias most trusted leaders in Building Surveying Accessibility and Compliance Management. Founded in Melbourne weve grown into a national consultancy with offices in Adelaide Brisbane Canberra Geelong Gold Coast Melbourne Perth and Sydney - delivering consistent service and local expertise across the country.

As part of the Bureau Veritas Group a global leader in Testing Inspection and Certification we bring a proactive full-circle approach to service delivery that supports some of Australias most complex and high-profile construction projects. Our team of over 120 professionals works across a wide range of sectors delivering trusted expertise and consistent outcomes nationwide.

About the Role

The National Defence Lead is a senior leadership position responsible for guiding the companys national engagement with the Defence sector. This role is pivotal in driving growth strengthening strategic relationships and ensuring the effective delivery of services to Defence clients. Operating at both a strategic and operational level the position provides oversight of performance compliance and risk management while positioning the company as a trusted partner within the Defence industry.

As part of the Bureau Veritas Group we are supported by specialised partners with extensive experience in the sector and a proven track record of long-term strategic contracts for Defence. This foundation provides a unique opportunity to leverage established internal networks while also building meaningful new partnerships across the Defence sector. This role offers the chance to build from the ground up using the strength of our existing relationships within the business to shape a future of trusted Defence engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive financial and commercial performance of Defence sector operations in line with company targets.
• Develop and execute the Defence strategic plan ensuring accountability for sales performance and sector growth.
• Build manage and strengthen key Defence client and stakeholder relationships to position the company as a trusted partner.
• Oversee allocation of technical resources and Defence project delivery balancing capability expertise and commercial expectations.
• Collaborate proactively with General Managers and State Managers to ensure Defence service delivery meets operational and client requirements.
• Identify gaps in Defence-related processes personnel skills and training and implement improvement initiatives to enhance sector capability.
• Contribute to executive recruitment planning to ensure Defence teams are resourced for current and future operational demands.
• Maintain awareness of Defence industry developments policies and technical changes ensuring the company remains aligned with Defence priorities.
• Lead Defence sector risk management across commercial technical legal reputational and compliance areas reporting in line with company policy.
• Uphold Defence compliance standards by operating within the companys QHSE Management System ensuring ISO 9001 quality safety and Defence-specific regulatory requirements are met.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Demonstrated technical competence aligned with national Defence responsibilities and business requirements.
• Strong commercial acumen able to analyse complex information and translate it into effective business strategies.
• Proven leadership qualities fostering teamwork across diverse personalities and situations while remaining professional and outcomefocused.
• Excellent priority setting and time management skills consistently delivering under pressure and meeting commitments.
• Clear and effective communication skills with clients colleagues and management combined with attention to detail to achieve outcomes.
• Ability to manage key stakeholder relationships and build a collaborative team environment consistent with organisational cultural values.
• Solid academic and professional foundation including a recognised university degree relevant accreditations memberships of professional bodies and extensive local national and international management experience.

The Benefits of Working with Us

We offer a competitive salary work/life balance and a clear pathway to career progression in a leading global organisation along with:

• Regular social committee events
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa
• Fantastic training and development opportunities including annual career planning reviews
• Access to Telus Health our Employee Assistance Program providing 24/7 access to off-site independent confidential professional guidance and counselling
• Access to Coursera a digital learning platform offering over 7000 courses in partnership with renowned universities and global corporations
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities
• Salary packaging options
• Access to corporate benefits and discounts through our Employee Benefit Platform Cliqit
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leave for Cultural Events
• Global Career Mobility Opportunities
• Discounted Health Insurance with Bupa
• Highly competitive salaries

Apply now to join McKenzie Group a Bureau Veritas Group and help us create a brighter future for our next generations shaping a modern society for us all.