Engineering Director, Mining & Metals

AFRY provides engineering, design, digital and advisory services to the industry, energy and infrastructure sectors. The role involves developing and implementing commercial strategies, conducting market research and business planning, managing customer acquisition and relationships, collaborating across teams, building stakeholder partnerships, and monitoring performance and financial targets. Based in Montreal.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement commercial strategies; Create and execute commercial plans aligned with company goals and objectives; Identify new growth opportunities; Conduct market research to assess threats and opportunities; Formulate detailed business plans, including expansion and business development; Understand the needs of existing customers and ensure their satisfaction; Actively acquire new customers and maintain relationships with new and existing clients; Work closely with marketing, sales, and customer service teams; Build and sustain profitable partnerships with key stakeholders; Monitor commercial activities using key metrics; Prepare reports for senior management to evaluate performance; Assist in setting financial targets; Contribute to budget development and monitor financial performance

Requirements

At least 15 years experience within the Mining & Metals sector; Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams of 5-30 professionals; Proven experience coaching managers, technical leaders, and engineering professionals; Experience with large-scale industrial, mining, mineral processing, or metals projects; Experience supporting international and global project execution; Strategic thinking with a combined commercial awareness and strategic mindset; Excellent organizational and leadership skills; Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities; Engineering degree, or bachelor's degree (BSc/BA) in business administration or finance

Nice to have

Master's degree (MSc/MA)

Benefits

Flexible hours; Opportunity to travel for work and participate in international projects with a team of experts; Involvement in several aspects of projects; Professional development and promotion opportunities; Industry experts available for mentoring and guidance; Wealth of resources within the Process Industries Division of AFRY; Group Retirement Savings Plan; Health, dental and vision insurance