Job Description
At
GHD Advisory we are invested in creating sustainable commercial outcomes with clients driving change in water, energy and urbanization.
Join a team committed to solving complex challenges across the value chain, from capital deployment to asset management, enabling resilience, growth and sustainability.
Together, we'll help create a future for generations to come.
Who are we looking for?
We're looking for an
Executive Advisor - Simulation and Decision Science to join our team with a focus on developing complex models, building opportunities and client relationships.
In this multifaceted role the Executive Advisor will use their knowledge of analytics, mathematics, statistics and programming to apply best practice techniques to develop and deliver client solutions and develop new opportunities. The Executive Advisor works closely with the broader team to guide projects, to ensure the delivered solution meets the needs and expectations of the client or internal team. The Executive Advisor plays a role in upskilling more junior staff, particularly at the graduate level, in best practice analytics and providing support to those staff in their development activities.
We are looking for an individual who will thrive in a team that values diverse perspectives and collaboration.
This strategic role will embrace flexible, hybrid and family friendly work arrangements and can be appointed on either a
part-time or
full-time basis. This role can be located in
Brisbane,
Melbourne,
Sydney or
Perth.
We value diverse backgrounds and inclusivity - we encourage applications from all backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identifies.
Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
- Growing and maintaining client relationships to build opportunities and the pipeline.
- Providing technical direction and input on major tenders/bids or proactive client proposals.
- Assessing market trends and identify future market opportunities and convert into future projects.
- Leveraging internal and external relationships and lead effective business development activities aligned to the business plan.
- Promoting GHD's integrated service offering and develop new service offerings which enhance outcomes for existing clients, secure new clients and build GHD's market share and reputation for client service excellence.
- Effective client engagement and actively contribute to thought leadership to cement GHD's position as a trusted advisor and industry leader.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams, and technical specialists, to deliver integrated and comprehensive client solutions
- Providing technical guidance and expertise to projects and initiatives.
- Overseeing the successful execution of projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet or exceed client expectations.
- Mentoring and coaching junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing and client service.
What you will bring to the team:
- Degree Qualification either in Mathematics and Statistics, Economics, Commerce, Engineering, or a related discipline. Post graduate qualifications will be highly desirable
- Strong proficiency in at least one of the following:
- Discrete event simulation software: AnyLogic (required), Salabim, Simply
- Programming languages: Python (required), R, MATLAB, Java, SQL, VBA
- Data visualisation software: Power BI, Tableau, R Shiny, Dash
- MS Excel skills to macro and Visual Basic level
- Experience synthesizing complex analytics, developing easy to interpret reports and dashboards that evaluate performance and influence strategic decisions
- Strong project management and communication skills; bias for action
- Deep understanding of business operational models in a variety of infrastructure environments
- Consultancy experience; High-level client relationship management skills coupled with the ability to identify and drive new pursuits and develop new business
- An ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a virtual office environment with team members globally
Interested? Apply now - Closing date - Monday 7 October 2024
Contact Alan Field - Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Ph +61 2 4081 3202
GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.
GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.
We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
About Us
Come together and make a meaningful impact.
We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.
Let's drive real change.
Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.
That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.
See where your commitment could take you.
That’s the
#PowerOfCommitment
Who We Are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.
