Executive Director

Description

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the Executive Director will take responsibility for the leadership, delivery, and performance of North’s New South Wales business. This is not a business-as-usual role, as our Sydney office is part of a larger team that is home to the best estimators, planners and constructability experts in the industry, with a proven track record across major civil infrastructure programs.

• Leading a high-performing, civil infrastructure-focused business with unmatched capability in the market.
• Can provide clients with targeted support including strategic advice based on detailed research and analysis of real world data.

Requirements

North has strong Quantity Surveying expertise and building capability across the business, with building continuing as a key growth sector for us. Success in this role requires recognised expertise in this domain whether from an advisory background, delivery leadership, or a related technical discipline.

• Inspires confidence, motivates high-performing teams, and builds a culture of collaboration, accountability, and delivery.
• Can deepen client relationships and position North as a trusted advisor across the NSW civil infrastructure market.
• Holds a proven record in people leadership, financial management, and full P&L accountability.
• Demonstrates the ability to balance growth with profitability, making clear decisions that safeguard long-term success.
• Brings recognised expertise in civil infrastructure, with a reputation for delivering excellence at an advisory or executive level.
• Has the drive and commercial acumen to identify opportunities, mobilise resources, and keep teams actively engaged and contributing at pace.

Benefits

• Access to flexible working arrangements, professional development, and a supportive leadership culture.
• A beautiful North Sydney location with carparking included, and benefits including extra annual leave after 12 months and access to our Employee Assistance Program.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance