Executive Vice President Engineering

Clough; Sydney; On-site; AUD 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Clough, a Webuild Company, seeks an Executive Vice President, Engineering to lead and transform the regional engineering function. You will set engineering strategy, drive technical excellence, and oversee portfolio performance across Australia and New Zealand.

Location flexibility includes Perth, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. The role requires extensive engineering leadership, governance, and a proven track record delivering major projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Chartered status preferred.
• Typically 25+ years of progressive engineering experience with leadership responsibility across major projects.
• Proven ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams and complex EPC programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and transform Clough's regional engineering organisation with strategic oversight.
• Develop and execute engineering strategy to deliver exceptional technical outcomes and commercial value.
• Oversee project portfolios, budgeting, scheduling, risk and governance across multiple markets.
• Provide executive leadership, mentorship and succession planning across engineering teams.

Skills

Executive leadership

Engineering leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

People development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Chartered Professional Engineer

Job description

Webuild in Australia is comprised of Webuild, Clough and e2o. Together, we are a pioneering project delivery company. We harness innovative engineering and construction solutions to improve peoples' lives today and tomorrow.

We deliver large, complex projects for the infrastructure, energy, and resources industries, underpinned by a dedication to innovation, sustainability and getting the job done safely and efficiently.

Our business is built on a foundation of strong values, earning us a respected reputation as an employer of a diverse and talented workforce who share in our passion for projects.

We are committed to providing our people with opportunities to learn, grow and thrive. By investing in their careers, we are not only supporting the growth of the engineering and construction industries, but ensuing Australia is well-positioned to deliver the nation-building projects that will enable a more sustainable future.

Clough, a Webuild Company

Shape the Future of Engineering Excellence

At Clough, a Webuild Company, we deliver some of the world's most complex and iconic infrastructure, energy, resources and industrial projects. Clough a Webuild Group Company is seeking an Executive Vice President for the Australian/NZ operation, we combine international expertise, technical innovation and local delivery capability to create sustainable solutions that leave a lasting legacy.

We are seeking an accomplished and visionary Executive Vice President, Engineering to lead and transform our regional engineering organisation. Reporting directly to the executive leadership team, this role represents a unique opportunity to influence strategic direction, drive engineering excellence and position Clough as the partner of choice across our markets.

This is a career-defining leadership opportunity for an engineering executive with a proven track record delivering complex, large-scale projects and building high-performing engineering organisations.

The Opportunity

As Executive Vice President, Engineering, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of Clough's regional engineering function. You will lead the ongoing development and execution of the engineering strategy, ensuring the function delivers exceptional technical outcomes, supports project success and drives commercial value across the business. This role can be located in either Perth, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

You will be responsible for:

• Providing high-quality engineering and design capability across Clough projects, ensuring technical excellence, governance, compliance and innovation.


• Delivering engineering and design services to both internal and external clients.


• Supporting business development, tendering, project delivery and operational teams throughout the project lifecycle.


• Providing executive oversight and leadership of external engineering and design partners.


• Leading the management of project quantities, estimating methodologies and associated cost controls.


• Overseeing technical planning activities to enhance project performance and delivery outcomes.


• Building and maintaining a culture of engineering excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute engineering strategies aligned with business objectives, market opportunities and long-term growth plans.


• Partner with executive leadership to strengthen organisational capability and competitive advantage.


• Drive innovation, process optimisation and the adoption of emerging technologies across the engineering function.

Engineering Excellence & Governance

• Champion engineering standards, technical assurance, quality management and regulatory compliance.


• Provide expert leadership on engineering practices, methodologies, technologies and industry developments.


• Ensure consistency and excellence in engineering delivery across all disciplines and project phases.

Project & Operational Leadership

• Provide executive oversight of complex engineering and EPC project portfolios.


• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget and to the highest quality standards.


• Oversee resource planning, workforce capability and engineering productivity.


• Lead engineering budget development and financial performance management.


• Drive profitability through effective cost control, resource optimisation and commercial decision-making.


• Provide oversight of quantities, estimates and technical planning activities to support successful project outcomes.


• Lead, inspire and mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams.


• Build leadership capability and succession pipelines across the organisation.


• Be proactive in championing, supporting and promoting the company's diversity strategies including our gender diversity strategies and our RAP commitments.


• Foster a high-performance culture centred on collaboration, accountability and innovation.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Develop trusted relationships with clients, joint venture partners, regulatory agencies and key industry stakeholders.


• Act as a senior ambassador for Clough and Webuild within the engineering and construction sectors.


• Represent the organisation at industry forums, conferences and professional events.

Risk, Compliance & Assurance

• Provide strategic oversight of engineering risk management practices.


• Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, industry standards and corporate governance requirements.


• Develop proactive mitigation strategies to address technical, commercial and operational risks.

About You

You are a respected engineering leader with extensive executive-level experience leading large engineering organisations and delivering major projects within the infrastructure, energy, resources, oil and gas and construction sectors.

You bring a combination of technical credibility, commercial acumen and inspirational leadership, with a passion for developing people and driving organisational performance.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

Extensive Engineering Leadership Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with postgraduate qualifications viewed favourably.


• Chartered Professional Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation preferred.


• Typically 25+ years of progressive engineering experience, including significant leadership responsibility across major projects and diverse market sectors.

Major Project Delivery Expertise

• Demonstrated success delivering large and complex projects ranging from $500 million to $6+ billion in value.


• Strong track record overseeing engineering scope, cost, schedule, risk and resource management within EPC and major project environments.


• Proven experience in senior executive positions such as Executive General Manager Engineering, Director of Engineering, Vice President Engineering, Engineering Director or similar.


• Demonstrated ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams across multiple projects and geographic locations.

Technical & Commercial Capability

• Deep understanding of engineering principles, design management, technical governance and project delivery methodologies.


• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets, profitability, resource utilisation and business performance.

Industry & Regulatory Expertise

• Comprehensive knowledge of engineering standards, safety requirements and regulatory frameworks relevant to infrastructure, resources, energy and oil and gas projects.


• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and operational excellence.

Stakeholder Management

• Extensive experience engaging with clients, executive stakeholders, regulators and industry bodies.


• Outstanding communication, influencing and negotiation capabilities.

Risk & Performance Management

• Proven ability to assess, manage and mitigate technical, commercial and project delivery risks.


• Experience establishing and managing performance metrics, continuous improvement initiatives and organisational capability programs.

We're building a diverse workforce

At Clough, we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities in which we work and live. We foster an inclusive environment that values differences, embraces individual strengths and provides opportunities for everyone to reach their full potential.

We are a certified Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by WGEA, a WORK180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a signatory of the Veterans' Employment Commitment, a partner of Pride in Diversity, and guided by our Reconciliation Action Plan to deliver meaningful employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

The employment relationship will be governed by Australia or New Zealand Employment Law.

Clough reserves the right to commence the shortlisting process immediately and remove the advertisement prior to the closing date. Agency submissions will not be considered for this position.