Job Description
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Survey leader to join a highly regarded national Engineering & Design consultancy in a pivotal leadership position.
This is a rare chance to take ownership of an established Survey business, lead a high-performing team and play a key role in driving the next phase of growth across NSW.
With the backing of a nationally recognised multidisciplinary business, you'll have the autonomy, influence and commercial support to build your own legacy while remaining hands-on with key clients and projects.
Reporting to the State Director, you will lead the Survey business across NSW, taking responsibility for its operational performance, strategic growth and profitability.
Working alongside an experienced leadership team, you will be empowered to make decisions locally, drive business development initiatives and build long-term client relationships across both existing and emerging markets.
You'll inherit an established team of approximately 30 professionals in NSW while collaborating nationally across engineering, urban planning and property disciplines to deliver integrated client solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and grow the Survey business across NSW
Develop and execute strategic business growth initiatives
Build and strengthen relationships with key clients and industry stakeholders
Win new work while expanding existing client partnerships
Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing technical team
Drive revenue, profitability and commercial performance
Oversee project delivery, resource planning and financial performance
Support recruitment, succession planning and future leadership development
Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on exceptional client outcomes




You are an established Survey leader with solid commercial capability and an extensive industry network.
You'll Bring
Significant leadership experience within surveying, engineering or land development consulting
Demonstrated success growing teams, revenue and market presence
Strong business development capability with proven client relationships
Excellent commercial acumen and experience managing business performance
Exceptional people leadership skills with a genuine passion for mentoring others
Strong technical credibility combined with strategic thinking
An entrepreneurial mindset and desire to help shape the future of a growing business
This business is experiencing significant growth and has built a genuinely collaborative model that brings together engineering, design, planning and property expertise under one roof.
Unlike many large consultancies, leadership operates with real autonomy.
Decisions are made locally by leaders who remain actively involved with clients, projects and the direction of the business.
For the right individual, this role offers far more than a competitive remuneration package.
Perks
Genuine prospect to influence the direction of the business
Highly autonomous leadership role
Established team with significant growth potential
Collaborative multidisciplinary environmentStrong pipeline of projects and future opportunities
Performance-based bonus structure
Clear pathway toequity/shareholdingfor exceptional performers
Executive-level salary package negotiated based on experience, market profile and the value you bring
If you're an ambitious Survey leader looking for the opportunity to build something meaningful within an entrepreneurial business, we'd welcome a confidential discussion.
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