Manager - Southern Infrastructure

Beca; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Beca seeks a Section Manager for Southern Infrastructure, based in Christchurch. You will lead our Southern Infrastructure team, partnering with people, clients and leadership to drive growth, capability development and high performance across the South Island.

You will bring proven leadership across consulting or infrastructure sectors, a strong commercial mindset, and a commitment to developing talent and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Experience leading consulting/infrastructure/transport teams.
• Strong commercial acumen to balance people, project and business outcomes.
• Proven ability to build trusted client relationships and grow opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead business performance and delivery outcomes.
• Build and strengthen client relationships across the South Island.
• Support strategic growth and market development for Southern Infrastructure.
• Develop future leaders and technical capability within the team.
• Foster an inclusive, high-performing culture and drive recruitment and succession planning.
• Contribute to the wider leadership of the Transport & Infrastructure business.

Skills

Leadership experience

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

People development

Communication skills

Job description

Manager - Southern Infrastructure page is loaded## Manager - Southern Infrastructurelocations: Christchurch, New Zealandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR102386**Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**Following the recent announcement that Rolly Rowland will be leaving Beca in November, we are seeking expressions of interest for the role of **Section Manager - Southern Infrastructure**.Based in Christchurch, you'll lead our Southern Infrastructure team, building on the strong foundation already in place while supporting the next phase of growth. Working closely with our people, clients and leadership teams, you'll play a key role in leading capability development, culture, performance and market opportunities across the South Island.Key responsibilities include:* Leading business performance and delivery outcomes.* Building and strengthening client relationships.* Supporting strategic growth and market development.* Developing future leaders and technical capability.* Fostering an inclusive, constructive and high-performing culture.* Driving recruitment, retention and succession planning.* Contributing to the wider leadership of the Transport & Infrastructure business.**Ko wai koe | About you**You're an experienced and collaborative leader who is passionate about developing people and creating an environment where teams can thrive.You'll bring:* Leadership experience within consulting, infrastructure, transport, civil or related sectors.* A constructive and people-focused leadership style.* Strong commercial acumen and the ability to balance people, project and business outcomes.* Experience building trusted client relationships and growing opportunities.* A commitment to developing capability and fostering an inclusive team culture.* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Most importantly, you're motivated by the opportunity to lead a talented team and help shape the future of our Southern Infrastructure business.**Tono mai | Apply now**If you're interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.**Applications close Friday 23 October 2026.**For a confidential discussion, please contact Andrew Livermore or Bridget Kiesanowski.*While this opportunity is being advertised internally, external candidates may also be considered as part of the recruitment process.*(blob:https://beca.wd105.myworkdayjobs.com/f596db4b-8387-4ffe-85a4-0ea94dec2860)Make everyday betterCreative people together transforming our world' is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose - to make everyday better. But we need problem solvers - the makers, the creators, the planners and practitioners to convert ideas into reality.For over 100 years, we've been making a visible difference, developing, and delivering solutions for our clients, our people and our community. Focusing on sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies, to create better and safer outcomes.Our employee-ownership model sets us apart. It's an opportunity for our people to be invested in the future success of our business, with share ownership available for eligible employees.We also offer a range of employee benefits, designed to reward and recognise the amazing things our people are doing everyday. And our values of partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care are reflected in the way we work, with our people and with our clients.When you are part of our Beca family, you'll own your own career path and contribute to a legacy. Join us and discover for yourself how you own your career and can make a everyday better.