Director, Earth

Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team in Brazil is growing, we are currently recruiting for a Director, Earth & Environment, Brazil to join our Global Consulting, E&E Business line in the in Belo Horizonte office.

**About the role**

The Director, Earth & Environment, Brazil will oversee and contribute to the overall success of the area, exceed client expectations and support talent development**.**

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Act as a senior consultative business partner by providing expert advice, guidance and support based on a specialty functional area or to the operations; key relationships include senior leaders and/or key clients.
- Direct a broad functional area or operations, providing leadership and direction through managers and direct reports.
- Oversee and influences the risks associated with making a profit and ensuring compliance with Ausenco’ s established procedures and risk profile within the functional area or operations.
- Contribute to the performance, profitability, and growth of Ausenco’ s business.
- Lead the hiring, performance management, pay increase recommendations and separations within the functional area or operations.
- Approve and oversee changes to practices and establishes procedures within the function or operations.
- Lead the local growth strategy in the E&E Services
- Establish solid long-term client relationship
- Assure a reliable and predictable results (monthly, quarterly, and annual performance)
- Work on problems or assignments of diverse scopes where analysis of data requires evaluation of a variety of factors.
- Assess, adjust and modify business plans and strategy over the mid-term duration for functional areas or operations and contributes to priorities and strategies.
- Ensure that projects maintain, realistic and accurate projections of manpower requirements and financial performance.
- Maintain awareness of BD pipeline to adequately plan resources in conjunction with the various Discipline/Department Managers for timely execution of projects.
- Work in accordance and promote Ausenco’s values, demonstrate commitment, active involvement and leadership regarding safety, sustainability, client, people, and financial accountabilities.
- Collaborate with other business lines within Ausenco promoting work as one Ausenco, also promoting the work of E&E with other business lines and finding opportunities to provide clients with a broader service offering.
- Design the strategy for the future of the E&E business aligned with the goals and objectives of the Global E&E strategy.

**About you**:
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Work Experience
- 15+ years of experience in a similar role with past responsibility for operations/project management in a complex department/division/organization.
- Previous experience in engineering consultancy or professional services related to environmental services and sustainability.
- Previous leadership experience.

Educational Background
- Professional Completion of a university degree in Engineering, Geology, Biology, Environmental Sciences or similar.

Technical Training and Knowledge
- Proficient English Level

**Why Ausenco?**

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths and covers your needs. Get to know our value proposition:
**Compensation and work life balance** - Beyond a competitive remuneration package. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home Enjoy the benefits of modern leave policies including paid parental leave and celebrate with us special holidays.

**Career advancement** - Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities.

**Balance and Wellness** - Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, health services and a benefits program that supports your needs.

**Recognition and Appreciation** - Participate in multidirectional spaces where a culture of local and global recognition is fostered, where everyone is recognized for their contribution to the business and projects.

**Communication and Commitment** - Live the experience of working in a dynamic company with global processes and work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset