🏢 President — Engineering & Infrastructure Division in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Employers in Canberra hiring this role typically need: oversee engineering strategy, infrastructure opportunities, organizational growth and major project portfolios.

Key responsibilities

• Own engineering and infrastructure strategy for the division
• Pursue and win new infrastructure opportunities
• Oversee a portfolio of major projects and programmes
• Drive organisational growth, capability and culture

Skills employers look for

• Senior engineering leadership
• Portfolio and budget management
• Market and bid strategy
• Mentoring future leaders

Tools and standards

• Financial planning models
• Talent and succession plans
• Portfolio management dashboards

Typical deliverables

• Capability and hiring roadmap
• Major-bid approval packs
• Divisional business plan

How success is measured

• Portfolio health and risk exposure
• Engineering quality and safety outcomes
• Division revenue and profit

Common challenges

• Managing exposure to single large clients
• Balancing several large projects at once

Hiring tip

Look for a record of growing a division, not only running existing work.

Posting this role?

State the budget band, hours per week, reporting lines and deliverables. See how to post a job.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a President, Engineering & Infrastructure cost in Canberra?

Indicative President, Engineering & Infrastructure rates for Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia are about $110–$380 per hour, or $14,300–$49,400 per month for regular work.

What does a President, Engineering & Infrastructure do in Canberra?

Oversee engineering strategy, infrastructure opportunities, organizational growth and major project portfolios. Typical work includes own engineering and infrastructure strategy for the division, pursue and win new infrastructure opportunities and oversee a portfolio of major projects and programmes.

What qualifications are usual for a President, Engineering & Infrastructure?

Engineering degree, often with a business qualification; 15+ years including senior division leadership; Chartered or professional engineer status is valued.

Can I hire a President, Engineering & Infrastructure for Canberra remotely?

Often yes. Time-zone distance is the main factor, so look for async-friendly candidates and clear written reporting. Agree working-hour overlap, tools, reporting and payment method before work begins.

More in Canberra

• Director, EPC & EPCM Operations in Canberra
• Senior Consultant, Project Controls & Risk in Canberra
• Senior Consultant, Contracts & Claims in Canberra
• Valuation Consultant, Infrastructure & Industrial Assets in Canberra

Same role nearby

• President, Engineering & Infrastructure in Gold Coast
• President, Engineering & Infrastructure in Sydney
• President, Engineering & Infrastructure in Melbourne

All roles in Canberra · President, Engineering & Infrastructure in Australia · Rates by country