US East Region Business Group Leader – Contamination Assessment and Remediation

Job Description

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

We have an outstanding leadership opportunity for a US East Region Business Group Leader – Contamination Assessment and Remediation.

As Business Group Leader (BGL) for the Contamination Assessment and Remediation business, you will work closely with the Region’s General Manager, Operation Manager and Environment Market Leaders and be accountable for revenue and growth targets, team utilization, quality, staff development and project performance of the Business Group. You will also maintain and develop client relationships and a high performing team. As the BGL, you will also lead business development to help develop and grow GHD’s presence and market share in the delivery of scientific, engineering and design services.

At GHD, we understand the inherent complexity of environmental issues and the challenges faced by business, industry and government in managing resources sustainably within a strict regulatory framework. We work collaboratively with our private and public sector clients to guide effective land management decision‑making and to deliver practical and appropriate project solutions.

• In consultation with the Region General Manager, Operations Manager and Environmental Market Leaders, the Business Group Leader will develop, support, and execute on business strategies and opportunities, and be accountable for the sustainable growth of environmental services, meeting established metrics for the team’s portfolio.
• A proven leader running an environmental business managing to financial budgets, KPIs and ability to forecast a forward‑looking view of the business.
• Manage the allocation of people to projects, foster clear communication and project leadership within the Business Group.
• Manage and report on the performance of the Business Group; set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports and hold individuals accountable for achieving them; take appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of annual business objectives.
• Ensure the smooth delivery of projects, manage, and monitor project outcomes, troubleshooting issues as they arise, liaise with clients to forge long term relationships, and manage expectations internally and externally.
• Develop and mentor employees within the group to resource the current and future requirements of projects, considering both project needs and employee career aspirations.
• Develop and gain agreement to annual business plans for Business Group, ensuring alignment with strategy; quantify business outcomes, i.e., revenues or other key performance indicators (KPIs); and develop business cases for key projects, ensuring cross‑functional integration.
• Communicate the Business Group’s strategy and its relationship to the US East Region, the organization’s mission, vision, and values; clarify the actions needed to implement this strategy within the area of responsibility; motivate people to commit to the mission, vision, and values and do extraordinary things to achieve the organization’s business goals
• Develop meaningful connections and influencing positive outcomes, building, and developing relationships with the other BGLs to collaborate and share resources where feasible, and supporting relationships with existing and potential clients and partners.
• Providing leadership to the Business Group in line with GHD’s values and objectives.
• Building effective…