Southern Infrastructure Leader: Growth & People Development

Beca Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Beca Limited in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Section Manager for the Southern Infrastructure team. Based in Christchurch, you will lead delivery, develop capability and drive growth across the South Island, collaborating with people, clients and leadership teams.

This role focuses on building strong client relationships, guiding performance, and fostering an inclusive, high‑performing culture while shaping the future of transport and infrastructure projects in the region.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience within consulting, infrastructure, transport, civil or related sectors.
• Constructive and people-focused leadership style.
• Strong commercial acumen balancing people, project and business outcomes.
• Experience building trusted client relationships and growing opportunities.
• Commitment to developing capability and fostering inclusive team culture.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership experience

People-focused leadership

Commercial acumen

Client relationship building

Capability development

Communication & stakeholder engagement

Job description

Beca Limited in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Section Manager for the Southern Infrastructure team. Based in Christchurch, you will lead delivery, develop capability and drive growth across the South Island, collaborating with people, clients and leadership teams.

This role focuses on building strong client relationships, guiding performance, and fostering an inclusive, high‑performing culture while shaping the future of transport and infrastructure projects in the region.