BESIX Watpac is an Australian multi-disciplinary construction company, backed by a century of global expertise and financial strength. A wholly owned subsidiary of the award-winning international contractor BESIX Group, we specialise in complex construction across all sectors, including building and infrastructure projects.

Today the Group has more than $7B work in hand and is operating in 25 countries, employing 11,000 people globally. The world’s tallest tower, the iconic Burj Khalifa, showcases our innovation and engineering distinction. With international hubs located in Australia, Europe, and the Middle East, we are united by one common purpose - we excel in creating sustainable solutions for a better world.

Due to our strong pipeline of opportunity within the Queensland market, we are seeking a senior construction professional to join the BESIX Watpac team, playing a critical role in identifying, pursuing and securing future projects in the region.

The key responsibilities of this position include:

• In collaboration with the New Business Manager, formulate, recommend, implement and update market strategies in accordance with key strategic objectives.
• Ensure the BESIX Watpac brand proposition is appropriately reflected in the operating markets with regards to all marketing and branding activities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with clients including public and private sectors, and client advisory consultants.
• In consultation with the Senior Leadership team, identify and assess project opportunities to determine target projects.
• Collaborate and partner with other leaders within the organisation to achieve key business development goals and outcomes.
• Contribute to the establishing and maintaining of a long-term project opportunities pipeline.
• Manage client relationships throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.

This role will require the following qualifications and experience:

• Substantial construction industry experience within the Queensland construction market.
• Qualification in construction, business, or marketing.
• Prior business development or work-winning experience. 
• A detailed understanding of client procurement and contracting strategies, and project delivery methods.
• Demonstrated ability to operate autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning and decision-making skills.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to executive management and third parties.

Along with a competitive remuneration package and long-term career development opportunities, our employees enjoy access to the following benefits:

• Wellbeing Days - three additional leave days per year.
• Awards and Recognition Program, rewarding employees who bring our values to life.
• Access to a wellbeing program including annual skin checks and flu vaccinations.
• Corporate discounts to gym memberships, meal subscriptions and more.
• Social events and Family Days.

At BESIX Watpac, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is valued, supported and respected. By embracing all ages, gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education and appearance, our people feel safe, empowered, and motivated to be their best.  If you’re excited about this role but don’t tick all the boxes, we encourage you to apply if you have transferable skills and believe you would be a great fit with BESIX Watpac.

Join our talented and passionate team delivering once-in-a-generation projects.

BESIX Watpac acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pay respect to the Elders past, present and emerging.