Global Executive Director - Water + Environment - Singapore

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• Key global leadership role with an international consultancy
• Location flexible: Middle East, India, Singapore or Australia
• Drive growth and strategy across Water and Environment

About SJ

Surbana Jurong Group is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in Surbana Jurong and its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA and SMEC, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries.

Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables.

A global engineering consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, Surbana Jurong has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally.

The Role

We are seeking an established Senior Executive Director, Water and Environment to provide leadership and strategic direction to our Water and Environment business globally in collaboration with the wider SJ Group strategy.

This role can be based in one of our major offices across Singapore, Middle East, India or Australia .

As Senior Executive Director , you will play a pivotal role in ensuring there is consistency and cohesion across our Water and Environment business globally, with the effect of growing the Infrastructure + Energy business line through optimal people, commercial, business development, client relationship management and project performance.

You will be well versed in managing profit and loss on a global scale, ensuring capability development and mobilisation of resources.

As an ideal candidate, you will have:

• 20+ years in the industry with proven success in Senior Management roles with a focus on global strategy within the Water and Environment industry.
• Well established industry profile and active involvement in industry associations.
• Ability to establish and maintain client relationships, providing expert business development advice.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline; postgraduate and project management qualifications highly regarded.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards, legislation, and market trends globally.
• High level communication skills, including negotiating and resolving highly complex commercial, technical and people matters.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact

Wrap up

As an inclusive and growing organisation, SJ is committed to building a global community of talented professionals and thought leaders.

We recognise the value and importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and look for people with different backgrounds, skills and expertise to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network.

All recruitment activities go through our Talent Acquisition function and currently, this role doesn't require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

• Executive

• Full-time

• Consulting, Management, and Strategy/Planning
• Industries: Engineering Services, Design Services, and Construction

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