Senior Associate - Asset Performance

Beca; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility & Wellbeing

Belonging & Ownership

Parental Leave

Career Growth & Development

Job summary

Beca is seeking a senior leader to drive the Defence assurance and asset management growth across Australia. You will shape opportunities, build trusted relationships with senior clients, and translate Defence needs into sustainable solutions.

Join a collaborative team, lead bids, manage delivery risk, and contribute to a high-performing culture focused on safety, quality and positive client outcomes. Flexible early career development and a supportive environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Senior level experience in Defence estate assurance / asset management.
• Proven track record turning opportunities into outcomes and winning work.
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a national Defence estate assurance and asset management strategy.
• Lead client strategies and account plans with senior stakeholders.
• Position Beca for growth through high-quality bids and partnerships.
• Partner with project leaders to ensure delivery excellence and value creation.
• Manage pipeline health, pricing, contracts and governance.

Skills

Defence estate assurance

Asset management leadership

Strategic client leadership

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in asset management

Job description

Project, Program and Asset Services team

Just like the world around us, business is evolving, through innovative thinking, integrated solutions and the capability of talented people. Our Project, Program and Asset Services team (PPAS) team partners with clients to understand their business needs, stay actively involved in the markets and communities we work in, and deliver on our purpose to make everyday better.

We know our people are our greatest asset - they are what sets us apart and why our clients keep coming back for our services. We are passionate about what we do and proud of the culture we have built, one grounded in teamwork, collaboration and care across our team and the wider Beca Group.

The Opportunity

Our Assurance and Asset Management team continue to grow with our growing Defence market and we are seeking an experienced professional to lead this growth and join our dynamic, collaborative team.

Role overview

Lead the growth of Beca’s Defence assurance and asset management service across Australia. As the key point of contact for this area, you will shape and lead opportunities, strengthen and lead client relationships and translate Defence clients’ needs into sustainable assurance and asset management solutions.

Combining market insight with strong technical expertise, you will also work closely with project teams to achieve delivery excellence, manage risk and create lasting value for clients.

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the Manager, Project, Program and Asset Services, you will be responsible for:

• Market strategy: Develop and implement a national Defence estate assurance and asset management strategy aligned with client priorities and Beca’s growth ambitions.
• Client leadership: Lead client strategies and account plans, build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and key partners, and identify opportunities early.
• Bids and growth: Position Beca for success by leading high-quality bids and pursuits to strengthen our market presence through thought leadership, industry events and strategic partnerships.
• Delivery excellence: Partner with project leaders to manage performance, risk and value, ensuring consistently strong outcomes and client satisfaction.
• Commercial performance: Manage pipeline health, forecasts, pricing, contracts and governance, refining commercial approaches as the market evolves.
• People and culture: Work with team leaders to develop a high-performing client team and foster inclusion, collaboration and accountability.
• Responsible practice: Champion safety, quality, sustainability and positive social outcomes across all engagements.
• Market insight: Represent Beca at industry forums and remain informed about market, regulatory and technology trends.

This role can be based at either our Canberra, Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne office.

About you

To be successful in the role, you have senior level experience in the Defence estate assurance / asset management sector with a proven track record of turning opportunities into outcomes by shaping and winning work. We’re seeking an established defence consultant and entrepreneurial leader with strong commercial acumen and the confidence in navigating panels, complex frameworks, alliances, and long-term programmes.

You’ll have an in-depth technical understanding of assurance and asset management across multiple markets such as Government, Defence, Industrial and Utilities, combined with the ability to foster, maintain and build client relationships and client engagement.

You will be dedicated and passionate about helping shape and grow our team. You will also have a deep understanding of the market and have success in building relationships and turning opportunities into outcomes.

In addition, due to the nature and sensitivity of the projects and our client, it a requirement that you hold (or possess the ability to obtain) a current Australian Government Security Clearance at Baseline level or higher, for which you will require Australian citizenship.

You will also possess the appropriate tertiary qualifications aligned to asset management or other related disciplines would be required.

What is important is that you will bring a positive and tenacious attitude with an ability makes things happen and alignment with our company purpose to “Make Everyday Better”.

What we offer

A career with Beca will provide you with:

• Flexibility & Wellbeing:We recognise that achieving a work-life balance is unique to everyone. Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement.
• Belonging & Ownership:Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive. Bring your whole self to work and take advantage of unique shareholder opportunities to share in our collective success.
• Parental Leave:Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders.
• Career Growth & Development:Your growth is our priority! Benefit from continuous learning through our training programmes and support for professional accreditation, alongside industry leaders and gain hands-on experience to empower your career potential.

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture - open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.

Who is Beca?

Beca is one of the Asia-Pacific region's largest employee-owned professional services consultancies. Our team of over 4000 professionals is diverse enough to bring a wide range of perspectives and expertise to every client and challenge, creating resourceful, smart solutions from our collective experience and insights.

‘Creative people together transforming our world’ is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose – to make everyday better. Our four values - partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care – sit at the heart of everything we do, reflecting how we work every day with each other and our clients.

At Beca we make everyday better for our clients, our people and our community and your involvement makes it possible. Our size and agility mean you’re not just on the fringes; you’re making a visible difference, partnering to develop and deliver solutions from the ground up.

As a people-focused business, we understand that work-life balance means a lot of different things to different people and that it’s not always easy juggling work with everything else life throws at us. This is why we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for all opportunities in the Beca team.

This role can also be offered on a permanent part-time basis.