Group Manager - Technical Partners at John Holland in Sydney, NSW, AU, 2009 | Kablio

Role

Description

performance reporting

partner strategy

database management

evaluation tools

performance tracking

client relations

Develop, analyse and report on Technical Partner performance
Liaise with pre-contract managers across all business units to ensure currency of information regarding market trends and Technical Partner performance and capabilities
Liaise with business development specialists to exchange market intelligence and coordinate plans for each market segment
Lead the development and management of the John Holland Technical Partner strategy
Record and maintain database of commercial details and rates for benchmarking purposes
Contribute to assessment of project feasibilities and development of business cases for project development and investment
Lead business to business sessions to maintain executive connectivity between businesses
Attend conferences, seminars, presentations and workshops to promote John Holland to the wider industry
Work closely with group commercial to align and manage National Framework Agreements and smaller consultancy panel agreements
Oversee implementation of consistent evaluation and approval tools for the selection and engagement of Technical Partners
Participate in Go/No Go and pre-contract gate evaluations to endorse Technical Partner selections
Establish and maintain key business to business relationship management processes between John Holland and our key Technical Partners
Forge and enhance client relationships, optimising synergies with other John Holland functional streams, managing strategic partnerships and contributing to broader sector activities to achieve superior results across all John Holland projects.
Establish and implement tools to track and monitor the performance and capabilities of Technical Partner entities across John Holland projects and tenders
Develop and actively manage relationships with clients and Technical Partners to align on work winning strategies and identify strategic opportunities

Requirements

chartered engineer

engineering degree

15+ years

business development

stakeholder management

contract knowledge

Broad range of multi-discipline project experience in design and construction, including major or complex projects
Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Science, Project Management or Construction Management
Chartered Engineer or equivalent
Business development and tendering experience
Strong stakeholder management and relationships with major design partners
Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated effective people leadership capabilities
15+ years' experience in construction, consulting or a related field
Demonstrated competencies in Head Contract, Consultancy Service Agreements and Subcontract understanding and interpretation.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1949

Year Established

The company has been a cornerstone of infrastructure and property development since its establishment.

The company’s rich legacy includes major projects across transport, energy, water, and infrastructure sectors.
Recognized for delivering complex and large-scale projects in Australia and internationally.
Focus on collaboration and innovation to develop a strong reputation in the construction industry.
Notable projects include the Melbourne Metro Tunnel, Sydney's WestConnex, and large-scale renewable energy initiatives.
Combines expertise in civil engineering, building, and urban development to provide sustainable solutions.
A key player in the government infrastructure space, contributing significantly to public projects.

Culture + Values

Caring: We think deeply about what we do and how it affects lives
Empowering: We gain trust through action
Imaginative: We push the boundaries
Future‑focused: We’re in it for the long, long term
Be yourself: bring your whole self to work and balance personal responsibilities
Grow with us: active development program with opportunities on large projects
Be rewarded: generous remuneration, parental leave, flexible working, wellbeing and relationship support
Make an impact: invest in sustainability, social impact, Indigenous opportunity, and community support

Environment + Sustainability

A$1.5B funding

Sustainability-linked facility

Signed a sustainability‑linked bonding facility tied to KPIs including sustainable energy use and alternative fuels.

30% reduction

Portland cement use

Use of low-carbon concrete reduced Portland cement by 30%, saving 25,129 t CO₂‑e across projects.

100% GreenPower

Offices and tunnels

Rail Infrastructure Alliance offices powered entirely by GreenPower, and tunnels fuelled by biodiesel.

75% trained

Managers with mental health training

75% of managers completed Black Dog mental‑health training, targeting 95% completion.

Published a Climate Policy and developing a pathway to Net Zero emissions aligned with Paris 1.5 °C goal
Pilot and deploy renewable‑energy solutions on-site, including solar‑hybrid generators and solar‑fitted site caravans
Committed to reducing GHG emissions, energy consumption and water use via supply‑chain partnerships and best‑practice materials

Inclusion & Diversity

2022–2024

WGEA Employer of Choice

Recognised as a Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice for Gender Equality over the years 2022–2024.

40/40/20

Gender Representation Target

Aim to achieve gender representation of 40% female, 40% male, and 20% non-binary across recruitment and development programs.

24.5%

Women in Workforce

Women account for 24.5% of the total workforce as of November 2023.

18 weeks

Paid Parental Leave

Provides 18 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 3 weeks for secondary carers, including superannuation.

Inclusion Strategic Plan embedding inclusion, diversity and equity across daily work
Employee resource groups: Pride, Celebrate Women, GROW, Ability @ John Holland
Partnerships with Vets in Construction, Soldier On, CareerSeekers, ON TRACK for veterans, refugees, First Nations and youth inclusion

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Role

Description

performance reporting

partner strategy

database management

evaluation tools

performance tracking

client relations

Develop, analyse and report on Technical Partner performance
Liaise with pre-contract managers across all business units to ensure currency of information regarding market trends and Technical Partner performance and capabilities
Liaise with business development specialists to exchange market intelligence and coordinate plans for each market segment
Lead the development and management of the John Holland Technical Partner strategy
Record and maintain database of commercial details and rates for benchmarking purposes
Contribute to assessment of project feasibilities and development of business cases for project development and investment
Lead business to business sessions to maintain executive connectivity between businesses
Attend conferences, seminars, presentations and workshops to promote John Holland to the wider industry
Work closely with group commercial to align and manage National Framework Agreements and smaller consultancy panel agreements
Oversee implementation of consistent evaluation and approval tools for the selection and engagement of Technical Partners
Participate in Go/No Go and pre-contract gate evaluations to endorse Technical Partner selections
Establish and maintain key business to business relationship management processes between John Holland and our key Technical Partners
Forge and enhance client relationships, optimising synergies with other John Holland functional streams, managing strategic partnerships and contributing to broader sector activities to achieve superior results across all John Holland projects.
Establish and implement tools to track and monitor the performance and capabilities of Technical Partner entities across John Holland projects and tenders
Develop and actively manage relationships with clients and Technical Partners to align on work winning strategies and identify strategic opportunities

Requirements

chartered engineer

engineering degree

15+ years

business development

stakeholder management

contract knowledge

Broad range of multi-discipline project experience in design and construction, including major or complex projects
Tertiary qualification in Engineering, Science, Project Management or Construction Management
Chartered Engineer or equivalent
Business development and tendering experience
Strong stakeholder management and relationships with major design partners
Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated effective people leadership capabilities
15+ years' experience in construction, consulting or a related field
Demonstrated competencies in Head Contract, Consultancy Service Agreements and Subcontract understanding and interpretation.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1949

Year Established

The company has been a cornerstone of infrastructure and property development since its establishment.

The company’s rich legacy includes major projects across transport, energy, water, and infrastructure sectors.
Recognized for delivering complex and large-scale projects in Australia and internationally.
Focus on collaboration and innovation to develop a strong reputation in the construction industry.
Notable projects include the Melbourne Metro Tunnel, Sydney's WestConnex, and large-scale renewable energy initiatives.
Combines expertise in civil engineering, building, and urban development to provide sustainable solutions.
A key player in the government infrastructure space, contributing significantly to public projects.

Culture + Values

Caring: We think deeply about what we do and how it affects lives
Empowering: We gain trust through action
Imaginative: We push the boundaries
Future‑focused: We’re in it for the long, long term
Be yourself: bring your whole self to work and balance personal responsibilities
Grow with us: active development program with opportunities on large projects
Be rewarded: generous remuneration, parental leave, flexible working, wellbeing and relationship support
Make an impact: invest in sustainability, social impact, Indigenous opportunity, and community support

Environment + Sustainability

A$1.5B funding

Sustainability-linked facility

Signed a sustainability‑linked bonding facility tied to KPIs including sustainable energy use and alternative fuels.

30% reduction

Portland cement use

Use of low-carbon concrete reduced Portland cement by 30%, saving 25,129 t CO₂‑e across projects.

100% GreenPower

Offices and tunnels

Rail Infrastructure Alliance offices powered entirely by GreenPower, and tunnels fuelled by biodiesel.

75% trained

Managers with mental health training

75% of managers completed Black Dog mental‑health training, targeting 95% completion.

Published a Climate Policy and developing a pathway to Net Zero emissions aligned with Paris 1.5 °C goal
Pilot and deploy renewable‑energy solutions on-site, including solar‑hybrid generators and solar‑fitted site caravans
Committed to reducing GHG emissions, energy consumption and water use via supply‑chain partnerships and best‑practice materials

Inclusion & Diversity

2022–2024

WGEA Employer of Choice

Recognised as a Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice for Gender Equality over the years 2022–2024.

40/40/20

Gender Representation Target

Aim to achieve gender representation of 40% female, 40% male, and 20% non-binary across recruitment and development programs.

24.5%

Women in Workforce

Women account for 24.5% of the total workforce as of November 2023.

18 weeks

Paid Parental Leave

Provides 18 weeks of paid leave for primary carers and 3 weeks for secondary carers, including superannuation.

Inclusion Strategic Plan embedding inclusion, diversity and equity across daily work
Employee resource groups: Pride, Celebrate Women, GROW, Ability @ John Holland
Partnerships with Vets in Construction, Soldier On, CareerSeekers, ON TRACK for veterans, refugees, First Nations and youth inclusion

Articles

What we do – Our projects & specialisations

Contact

Privacy & Disclaimer