Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is recruiting a Business Development Manager to join its Operations business supporting energy clientele in the Asia Pacific (APAC) East region. This is a permanent role within the Growth & Development team and will be based in the Brisbane or Melbourne office.

Reporting directly to the Business Development Director, you will drive an aligned and structured approach to business development with responsibility to assist the growth of the APAC East Operations portfolio with a particular focus on securing new contracts and projects within the conventional energy, petrochemical, and renewable sectors. You will also engage and collaborate with Wood’s Consulting and Projects businesses to deliver seamless lifecycle solutions across Asset Management, Operations, Maintenance and Brownfield Engineering Modifications.

In this highly visible role, you will be instrumental in customer relationship development, positioning, planning and pursuit of major contracts throughout the region, including travel for engagement with clients, suppliers, and industry bodies across APAC.

In addition, you will be responsible for:

- Developing and growing client relationships, both new and existing, which align with Wood’s corporate and regional strategic plans
- Collaborating with the operational teams, leveraging Wood’s global capabilities to bring creative and smart solutions to new and existing customers
- Collaborating with other Wood functions, entities, and service lines to ensure an aligned and structured approach to business development and winning new work
- Working closely with the operations teams regionally to assess risks and opportunities in new business growth including new country start up,



JV start up and integration of acquisitions
- Supporting the implementation and management of JV/acquisitions up to the point of transition to day-to-day operations
- Working closely with the Proposal team to prepare compelling bid submissions
- Leading contract pursuits in conjunction with the Proposal Manager
- Role modelling Wood’s vision, values, and behaviours

At Wood you will join an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds and recognised industry innovators, partnering to create new possibilities.

Qualifications

Suitably qualified, ideally you will be a Business Development professional currently in a similar role within the O&G; Engineering / EPCM sector in Eastern Australia. Exposure to other industries would also be advantageous.

You are a relationship builder with proven experience securing a blend of Engineering, Operations, Maintenance & Asset Management business from term contracts to stand alone projects (reimbursable/ lump sum) ranging from $1M - $100M (AUD) in value.

With a career as diverse as it is deep, you will have an established and broad reaching network complemented by a range of relevant commercial experience across LNG and Major Projects. Commercially astute and technology savvy,



you will also have a passion for Energy Transition with the vision to navigate the energy models of the future coupled with the industry insight required to support our clients to be more efficient, sustainable, and optimised to deliver the best energy mix in their respective markets.

What will set you apart will be your proven experience introducing innovative models / digital led solutions that have delivered client value.

You must be an Australian citizen or hold Permanent Residency (PR) and be able to work lawfully in Australia to be considered for this opportunity.

Wood encourages Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply.

It takes an inclusive and diverse global community of inquisitive minds to unlock solutions to tomorrows most critical challenges. If you are an experienced Business Development professional and ready for a career opportunity without peer - apply today!

Shortlisting will commence immediately.

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

📌 Business Development Manager - APAC East (Brisbane)
🏢 Wood
📍 Brisbane