Freyssinet is a global French company founded in February 1943. We have a presence in 80 countries and employs 7300 people with an annual turnover of 1300 MSGD. It is a division of Vinci Construction, a public listed company on French stock exchange.
We are a world leader in specialized engineering notably in the following areas :
- Pre-Stressing
- Cable-stayed structures
- Construction methods
- Structural accessories
- Structural repair and strengthening
- Structural maintenance
For more information on our expertise please visit: www.freyssinet.com
The successful incumbent is responsible for the business operations in the Asia Zone. A brief description is as follows:-
Asia Zone
- Freyssinet has a long historical presence in Asia, comprising of Freyssinet and related companies namely, Reinforced Earth either through adhoc permanent Joint Venture or operate directly under the Freyssinet umbrella.
- It has permanent Business Units (BU) in South Korea, Hong Kong/Macau, Vietnam, Philippines, India, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia/Brunei and Indonesia. Each of these countries is helmed by a Business Unit Manager reporting to the Zone Director.
- The annual turnover is in the region of 180 MSGD and employs approximately 2400 employees across the Business Units.
- Freyssinet is also active in other countries in the region depending on business opportunities.
Functions and Role of Zone Director
The Zone Director oversees the following:
- Manage the 9 BU Managers.
- Manage a small regional team.
- Ensure that the group requirements are fully implemented i.e. Ethics, Operations notably through tender reviews, cost control, contracts and claims, HSE, quality, HR, etc.
- Ensure the profitability and cashflow follow up in relation with regional CFO.
- Ensure the development and follow up the Strategic Plans in the BU.
- Ensure full development of group strategic activity (structural repair notably) either organically or through acquisition.
- Ensure proper QC implementation and HR development in the BU.
- Ensure proper reporting.
- Liaise with all stakeholders of the Group i.e. major project division, technical department, industrial department, HR, HSE, legal, etc.
- Be part of the Group Executive Committee and reports directly to Freyssinet CEO.
- Liaise with clients, when necessary, especially commercially.
We seek to look for a suitable person with the following attributes and profile
- Civil Engineer graduated.
- Minimum 10 to 15 years of track proven record in the construction industry either as a regional director or as a BU manager ideally within a group.
- Expertise in Freyssinet’s activity notably cable structures and ideally structural repair. Additionally, good knowledge of civil works activity would be an added advantage.
- Ideally, experience of Asia and good regional networking.
- Strong capacity in team management.
- Strong leadership and a collaborative approach.
- English and French speaking.
- Ability to understand various cultures, agility, and an open mindset.
- Ability to work remotely.
- Position based in Singapore but necessity to travel in Asia and Europe as required (around 50% of the time).
