Manager - Bridges & Structures

- Global Expertise, Local Delivery - SMEC is part of a globally connected workforce, drawing on the expertise of specialists from over 40 countries. This enables the Brisbane team to deliver highly innovative and sustainable solutions tailored to local needs, while leveraging global best practices- Technical Excellence & Complex Problem Solving - Renowned for technical excellence, SMEC provides specialist engineering solutions across major sectors: transport (roads, bridges, highways, rail), water, energy, environment, urban communities, and more.- Collaborative & Inclusive Culture - SMEC fosters a flexible, diverse, and inclusive workplace, enabling staff to thrive and deliver their best work.

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.

Infrastructure

At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.

The role

We are currently seeking a high performing Structures Manager to provide operational leadership, excellent technical delivery, and commercial support to our Bridges & Structures business. As the Manager - Bridges & Structures, Brisbane this is an opportunity to take ownership of the business and drive growth areas within the transport market in Queensland.

With experience in managing teams and delivering technical excellence on major infrastructure projects, you will play a key role in:

- Identifying, winning and delivering transport infrastructure projects- Contributing to the growth of the team through targeted client relationship management and business development activity- Managing the commercial performance of the team- Effectively managing and leading the team to ensure optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development- Providing input to projects at a project management and/or review level to achieve reliable project performance in terms of both timeliness and quality

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following:

- Ability to strategically plan- High level of commercial acumen- Genuine enjoyment drawn from building business, working with clients and winning work across ANZ- Extensive years of experience in the Transport sector delivering structural design- Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline- Co-ordinated, designed and delivered major projects - with proven success- Co-ordinated and developed major bids - with proven success- Demonstrated ability to actively manage and drive performance in diverse teams

As an inclusive and growing organisation, SMEC is committed to building a global community of talented professionals and thought leaders.

We recognise the value and importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and look for people with different backgrounds, skills and expertise to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network.

What we offer

When you join SMEC, you will have the opportunity to embrace your creativity and drive change across the business. Working with clients and partners, you will be part of an organisation that helps to shape our communities, industries and the global landscape.

Our recent growth has provided new and exciting opportunities for our people, our employees enjoy a consistent flow of significant projects, end-to-end responsibilities and are motivated by meaningful work.

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How to apply

All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.

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