Late Life & Decommissioning Manager - APAC

Xodus Group is an international energy consultancy, founded on an integrated approach to energy challenges. Our expert engineering and advisory teams work on projects supporting clients across the globe using clever thinking to overcome challenges, promote sustainability, minimise environmental impact and maximise return on investment. We work across the energy sector addressing the global mix of energy infrastructure projects and innovative technology opportunities.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and growing business. On joining you will be exposed to a culture of trust and responsibility where you are given the freedom to learn and the support network to help you excel. You will be challenged as well as provide challenge and solutions to others.

The Late Life & Decommissioning function at Xodus provides consultancy services to the offshore and onshore Energy Industry. As a truly integrated consultancy, we bring together a range of technical specialists with the right skills and experience to solve our clients’ challenges in the identification and selection of the optimum developments, and the path to realise their value.

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead the Late Life & Decommissioning team within the Asia Pacific region and steward the development of the group in the next stage of its growth. In leading the small and dynamic team, you will support existing and new clients by developing their projects across a broad range of technologies. In particular, the work will support our clients in their contribution to the Energy Transition and therefore you will have a keen interest or experience in emerging decommissioning markets such as offshore wind and onshore related decommissioning.

Also, as Late Life & Decommissioning Divisional Manager for APAC, you will be part of the APAC Leadership Team for Xodus and help develop strategy and execute initiatives, thereby driving the company towards its goals in the region.

Overall Purpose of the Role

Reporting to the Vice President of APAC, your primary accentuality is to ensure the successful award and commercial delivery of late-life and decommissioning projects across the APAC region. It is acknowledged that this role will have a very strong link to Xodus’ other disciplines and divisions, in particular Energy Developments, Environment, Subsea and Process and Facilities. You will be accountable for the strategic direction of the Late Life & Decommissioning team in APAC, which must align with the Xodus 5 Year Vision and strategy for the APAC region, whilst recognising the changing needs of the energy industries in an energy transitioning world.

Within your division you will be responsible for the recruitment, performance and development of personnel aligned with the strategic goals of the team and the company.  You will also be responsible for the allocation of personnel to assignments that best meet the needs of the projects, and the development needs of the personnel.

You will be directly responsible for techno-commercial success of projects where you are the nominated Project Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver Xodus Group KPI's by providing strategic direction and technical leadership for the Late Life & Decommissioning team in APAC, being a key contributing member of the APAC leadership team, and ownership of the Decommissioning team P&L and delivery of the APAC budget.
• Fully accountable for identifying, winning, and executing Late Life & Decommissioning projects in APAC.
• Key contributing member of the APAC leadership team though collaborative working, integration across disciplines and hubs.
• Deliver Xodus Group KPI’s providing strategic direction and technical leadership for the Late Life & Decommissioning team.
• Support the business development plans for the Late Life Decommissioning team and region including identifying business opportunities, leading, and supporting proposal tendering, and promoting excellent client relationships.
• Manage the recruitment, allocation, performance, and development of personnel in your team in line with current and future capability needs and building a diverse and inclusive team.
• Role model for the team behaviours that embody the company values of trust, responsibility and excellence and promote an inclusive culture.
• Ensure that all legislative and HSEQ procedures and standards are applied to provide a consistent, safe, and secure environment for all Xodus personnel, clients, and stakeholders.
• Review and approve tender proposals in line with Xodus' contract management procedure.

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to support the Late Life Decommissioning team as a leader in the field.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to convey the company's competencies, vision and values to internal and external stakeholders and clients.
• Value diversity, equity and inclusion and have proven ability in building a strong team culture.
• Have the flexibility to adapt to varying assignments at short notice or to be undertaken at the same time.
• Committed to being client focused, always seeking to exceed expectations.
• Able to collaborate effectively with team members, peers, supervisors, and clients.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering or environment discipline.
• Experience 15+ years.
• Sound technical and commercial understanding of energy related late life/decommissioning project.
• Demonstrated experience and capabilities in decommissioning technologies, decommissioning topics, and overall regulatory landscape in decommissioning.
• Strong understanding of decommissioning policy, regulatory position and all other regulatory aspects relating to decommissioning projects.
• Track record in leading the delivery of assignments with successful techno-commercial outcomes.
• Experience in the supervision and development of a team with a strong team culture.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Xodus is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive culture whereby everyone has a strong sense of belonging and can be themselves at work. We believe diversity drives innovation and we continually work to grow our network of people to give us the chance to be the best company that we can. We promote the freedom to work flexibly by empowering people with the autonomy to choose where and when to work and providing them with the technology to be connected to colleagues.

Our Commitment to Wellbeing

Xodus is committed to providing a healthy working environment and strives to continuously improve the quality of working life of our employees, their families and others who work closing with us. We do this through the integration of wellbeing throughout all business activities, to create a working environment and culture that is compatible to the wellbeing of all our colleagues.

• Opportunity to join a vibrant and growing business.
• Market competitive salary.
• Modern office near Elizabeth Quay in Perth with flexible and hybrid working available.
• This is a permanent full-time role (part-time can be considered).
• Life Insurance and Salary Continuance Insurance.
• Paid parental leave from day one of employment.
• Xodus is dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace where, every voice is valued, every perspective is celebrated, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.  Connect with like-minded individuals and allies through our Employee Networks, including Xodus Women's Network, X Pride, Neurodiversity Network and Wellbeing Network.
• Xodus is committed to creating a working environment and culture that is compatible to the wellbeing of all our colleagues.

Join us at Xodus and be part of a team that's shaping the future of energy. Together, we have the power to create change and make a difference. Apply now and let's build a brighter, more sustainable future, together!

Your application should include a cover letter outlining what skills you would bring to this role, along with your CV and confirmation of right to work in Australia.

Applications close on 8 November 2024