Independent Chair
Christchurch
- Large multidisciplinary engineering consultancy
- Independent governance establishment role
- Help drive sustainable growth
About the Company:
Powell Fenwick is one of the largest multidisciplinary engineering consulting businesses in the South Island. Founded in Christchurch in 1954, the team of more than 100 people across Christchurch, Queenstown and Tauranga deliver structural, mechanical, electrical, fire, civil, hydraulic, acoustic, aquatics and sustainable design services to clients locally and nationwide.
Locally owned and operated, Powell Fenwick prides itself on providing expert solutions that positively contribute to and enhance communities.
About the Role:
Following a sustained period of growth, the Powell Fenwick partners have decided to strengthen their governance and establish their first formal board. This is a significant opportunity to help build the governance structure from the ground up, working alongside three partner-directors and one independent to build on a strong culture of success and help shape the strategic direction that will inform the firm’s next phase of growth. This is the first non-executive appointment to the Board.
Skills & Experience:
Powell Fenwick is looking for a proven director to bring independent thought, sound judgement and a genuine interest in the long-term success of the business, its people and its clients and the communities they serve.
You will have:
- Experience building a board from a standing start - transitioning from a partnership model to a formal governance model - establishing a strong working relationship between partner-directors and independents
- Experience of a privately owned or professional services business with a solid understanding of financial models and drivers of a consultancy environment.
- Experience positioning a business for sustainable growth.
- A supportive, facilitative style able to coach and grow the executive directors.
- Strong alignment and respect for Powell Fenwick’s family-focussed, tight knit culture and its mission to enjoy giving a friendly quality engineering service.