Senior Manager, Construction (Construction SME)

• This position can be based in any Worley location globally
• Partner with our Senior Vice President, Global Head of Construction, Commissioning & Modularisation to shape global construction processes, procedures and standards
• Work across global functions, regions and business groups to lead enterprise-wide construction improvement, governance, assurance and digital initiatives, including AI
• Construction/Project Managers or Construction/Project Directors are also encouraged to apply, should you wish to work in more of a corporate construction capacity

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Help shape how construction is delivered across Worley

We are seeking an experienced construction subject matter expert to join our Global Construction function. This is an enterprise-focused role rather than a position dedicated to one construction project. You will work closely with our Senior Vice President, Global Head of Construction, Commissioning & Modularisation, the Global Construction Council and leaders across Worley to define, standardize and continuously improve our global construction management framework.

You will translate global construction strategy into practical, scalable processes, procedures, standards, governance, assurance practices and enabling tools. Your work will help our regions, business groups and projects deliver construction safely, predictably and efficiently, while maintaining alignment with customer requirements, contractual obligations and corporate policies.

What you will do

• Lead and support high-impact global construction initiatives sponsored by the SVP, Global Construction.
• Develop, harmonize and continuously improve global construction processes, procedures, standards, governance and assurance requirements.
• Partner across HSE, Quality, Project Delivery, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Commercial, Digital and People to solve enterprise-level construction challenges.
• Provide specialist advice, practical implementation support and constructive challenge to regions, business groups and projects.
• Define minimum requirements, ownership, controls, measures and feedback mechanisms that support consistent global adoption.
• Use construction performance data, external best practice and lessons learned to identify systemic issues and recommend improvements.
• Support implementation through guidance, training, communities of practice and targeted assurance.
• Lead or coordinate global, cross-functional working groups and build alignment across stakeholders, often without direct authority.
• Advance the effective use of digital tools and AI across the construction lifecycle.

What you will bring

• A university degree, or equivalent, in construction management, engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Construction experience is essential, across complex projects, regions or portfolios.
• Senior technical, functional, assurance and/or leadership experience within construction.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing construction standards, procedures, governance or improvement initiatives across a large, complex or global organization.
• Deep knowledge of construction management systems, processes, assurance, governance and digital tools.
• The judgment to balance safety, quality, productivity, cost, schedule, commercial and operational considerations when defining global approaches.
• Strong executive communication, facilitation and influencing skills, with the credibility to challenge established practices and secure commitment to common global ways of working.
• The ability to turn strategy and technical complexity into practical solutions that can be adopted globally and adapted appropriately for local requirements.

Why this opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to influence construction performance at an enterprise level. You will help establish the frameworks, tools and ways of working that support consistent construction delivery across Worley, while collaborating with senior leaders and specialists throughout our global organization.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.