Principal | Sector Lead

Posted 22 May 2025
LocationAuckland
Job type Permanent
DisciplineConstruction
Reference947335

Job description

Shape the future with Tactical - 
 
Tactical is a leading project management and advisory consultancy, specialising in property and infrastructure. They partner with clients to drive complex projects from strategy through to execution, delivering innovative and commercially sound solutions. With a strong presence across New Zealand and Australia, their expertise spans multiple sectors, including infrastructure, industrial, commercial, utilities and urban development.
 
They are an independent, owner-led firm, where sector-specific senior leaders remain directly accountable for projects. Their agile and high-performance culture allows them to provide a proactive and responsive service, ensuring optimal project outcomes for their clients.
 
As Tactical continues to expand, they are seeking a senior leader within the property sector to play a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s growth in New Zealand while leading high-value projects from inception through to completion.
 
About your new role - 
 
This is an outstanding opportunity for a seasoned professional with strong strategic and commercial acumen and a track record of growing new business. You will build on Tactical’s success by preparing and executing a sub-sector growth strategy, aligned with the company’s New Zealand growth strategy, expanding the client base and leading project delivery. Asset classes of interest may include but not be limited to:
  • Data centres
  • Aged care
  • Industrial
  • Commercial
  • Education
With Tactical’s integrated project delivery model, you will have the autonomy to drive the growth of a property sub-sector while leading high-impact engagements, backed by an entrepreneurial, results-driven team.
 
Key Responsibilities - 
  • Driving new business growth, identifying opportunities, and cultivating strong client relationships to expand market share.
  • Developing and implementing strategic initiatives, interacting with a diverse set of private and public property sector clients.
  • Overseeing project and programme development, ensuring alignment with client objectives and industry best practices.
  • Leading end-to-end project delivery, including planning, design management, procurement and construction oversight.
  • Providing specialist project services, such as commercial risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and performance monitoring.
  • Leading project teams with a focus on quality, timeliness, and commercial viability.
About you -
 
This is a career-defining role for a driven professional with a proven track record in business development, strategic growth, and project leadership.
 
You will bring:
  • Demonstrable experience delivering projects in desirable asset classes;
  • Depth of industry connections and trusted relationships across clients, consultants and builders;
  • A proven track record in client management, business development and growth;
  • Strong commercial acumen to deliver or oversee projects at all phases;
  • Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and leadership skills; 
  • A tertiary qualification in project management, construction, engineering, or a related field, and
  • A passion for innovation, excellence, and delivering impactful solutions.
Why Join Tactical?
  • Be part of a growing, high-performing business expanding their footprint across New Zealand.
  • Play a key role in Tactical’s expansion, with the potential to influence strategic direction, build new service lines within new property sub-sectors, and create long-term value for both clients and the company.
  • Tactical values high achievers and provides opportunities for performance-based incentives, leadership pathways and future participation in the business.
  • Lead complex and interesting property projects while shaping Tactical’s presence in new and emerging markets.
  • Tactical fosters an entrepreneurial environment where ambitious professionals can take ownership, prove themselves, and be rewarded with greater responsibility, influence, and career advancement.
This is a rare chance to step into a leadership role where you can drive business growth, deliver high-impact projects, and carve out a long-term future with an ambitious and pioneering consultancy.
 
If you're ready to take your career to the next level, Apply Now, or contact Rachel McNickle on 027 274 6821 or rachel@assemblerecruit.com and be part of Tactical’s next phase of success.