Manager - Rail QLD/NT

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia SMEC Full time
Overview

Manager – Rail & Metro (Queensland & Northern Territories) - Brisbane, Australia. This role provides leadership and operational direction to the Rail & Metro activities within SMEC, supporting national, regional and global strategies. Based in the Brisbane office, the position ensures operational and technical excellence for the Rail & Metro sector and drives growth of the SMEC Infrastructure function through people, commercial, business development, client relationship management and project performance.

Responsibilities
  • Plan and manage the performance of the local team in line with the Business Line and Regional plans to support SMEC's vision and values
  • Undertake client relationship management and business development activities in line with Market Sector and State plans
  • Provide project governance and project management in the local office to achieve reliable project performance in terms of sophistication, timeliness and quality
  • Provide leadership and development opportunities to employees in the local office to ensure cohesion, optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development
Role & Experience

The successful candidate will typically have 20+ years of industry experience, recognised as an authority in the transport infrastructure design market, and will have held Manager or Team Lead roles in engineering consulting organisations, demonstrating the ability to:

  • Manage multi-disciplinary projects successfully, to budget and client specifications
  • Build trusting and productive client relationships
  • Produce tender/proposal documents of an excellent standard and in a timely manner
  • Manage a team effectively for performance and cohesion
  • Be recognised as a local authority in the sector
About SMEC

SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.

Company & Culture

SMEC is a global engineering consultancy delivering sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide. This role sits within the Rail & Metro business, under SMEC's Infrastructure function.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click the Apply Now link and follow the prompts. For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, contact Nicholas Fischer-White at nicholas.fischer-white@smec.com.

Notes

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function. This role does not require agency input. We do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

Expression of Interest & Location

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. This is a full-time role at SMEC. Brisbane office location as the base for the Rail & Metro leadership.


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