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Group Manager - System Design Business Solutions


Company : SLR Consulting


Location : Adelaide, South Australia


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


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Service Line Director Planning & AssessmentJoin to apply for the Service Line Director Planning & Assessment role at SLR ConsultingService Line Director Planning & Assessment1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Service Line Director Planning & Assessment role at SLR ConsultingAbout The Business And The RoleSLR Consulting is an employee-controlled international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With offices throughout the Asia Pacific, Europe, North America and Africa regions, SLR Consulting is one of a very small number of leading international specialist environmental consultancies.About The Business And The RoleSLR Consulting is an employee-controlled international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With offices throughout the Asia Pacific, Europe, North America and Africa regions, SLR Consulting is one of a very small number of leading international specialist environmental consultancies.We support clients across a diverse range of industries across the life cycle, from setting sustainability strategies through to implementation, all through a lens of tackling some of the corporate world''s biggest sustainability challenges and partnering with them in Making Sustainability Happen. Our team has a genuine interest in developing practical and sustainable solutions for our clients and reducing the environmental impact of our own operations. For example, SLR has recently committed to being a climate-neutral business by 2030 and adopting the Science-Based Target Initiatives (SBTi) Business Ambition for 1.5C framework to set emissions reduction targets and drive our climate action plan.SLR has a great opportunity for an ambitious individual to lead the Planning & Assessment business as the Service Line Director. The Planning & Assessment Service Line provides multi-disciplinary consulting services to support our clients and meet sustainability and project goals. Our team provides services across industry including renewables, infrastructure, mining and built environment spaces. You will be well connected in the industry, able to bring many disciplines together by collaborating effectively with others and have excellent commercial acumen. You will be able to demonstrate you can comfortably connect with other senior leaders to help them in areas of Clients, People & Culture and WHS. We are seeking a positive role model for all staff who supports the SLR One Team culture and genuinely care about the wellbeing of their team!We Have a Great Reputation And Success In The Planning & Assessment Team. The Current Service Line Director Has Been In The Position For a Few Years And Will Remain In The Business In a Different Capacity. Our Teams That Make Up This Service Line AreEnvironmental Approvals, Closure & ManagementPlanningLandscape ArchitectureGIS & Information ServicesSocial PerformanceThe Planning & Assessment Service Line is a team of approximately 170+ talented and passionate individuals The National leads of the technical teams within the service line report to this Service Line Director role... You will enjoy a smooth transition and handover from the existing Service Line Director who has done a great job in their tenure for a warm welcome to the business.Job Tasks And ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Asia Pacific (APAC) Regional Manager, you will be responsible for leading activities in the service line operation to ensure successful project delivery, sustainable business performance and a one team approach. You will have a range of project, financial and health and safety responsibilities include:Leading a multi-disciplinary team, day-to-day operations, as well as nurturing and growing technical discipline diversity and key client relationships.Play an important organisational leadership role, through setting standards in client service and quality, constructive and collaborative behaviour, as well as proactively building team culture and championing SLR values.Strategise and implement business development and marketing efforts to further diversify the Service Line, grow a sustainable high performing business and boost SLRs brand recognition and position SLR as a Planning & Approvals market leader.Ensures Operations Work in Hand (WIH) pipeline is accurately reported and actively managedResponsible for preparing annual Service Line budget including relevant Technical Disciplines (for approval by Regional Manager)Responsible for managing Operations working capital in line with agreed targetsActively works with other Service Lines and supports other Regional Service Line Directors in ensuring workload balancing and efficient working across technical discipline teams and the regionWorks with Regional Sector Leaders to prioritise work winning activity in accordance with agreed Sector and Client prioritiesContributes to the development of the regional business plan which includes assessing business risk, growth opportunities and resourcing requirementsPromotes SLR Health and Safety culture through proactive safety leadership and staff engagementSkills And ExperienceOur ideal candidate will have a willingness to challenge their capabilities, be an innovative thinker and possess:A purpose that is focused on People and sustainabilityEstablished network in the APAC region with a track record of strategic business growth and client relationship managementDemonstrated experience across a diverse range of industry sectors and clientsDemonstrated commercial acumen, good organisation skills and attention to detailRelevant field Post-graduate qualification/s are advantageousUnderstanding of project management and financial management and processesActively supports others, recognising that others role objectives, perspectives and challenges may be different from their ownThe ability to build rapport quickly with other senior managers and technical discipline managers within their groupAn ability to mentoring staff and setting clear career development pathways, supporting staff as necessary and lead commercial aspects of proposalsWillingness to travel interstateOur BenefitsWe are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether youre working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.You can find a comprehensive list here.Next StepsWe make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.So, if this sounds like the ideal environment for you, come and join us! For more information or to have a confidential discussion please contact the Talent Acquisition team.Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. 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