Regional Lead, Infrastructure + Energy

Global Expertise: SMEC operates in over 40 countries, leveraging a globally connected workforce of specialists.
- Technical Excellence: Known for reliable delivery and specialist engineering solutions, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport, water and energy infrastructure projects worldwide.
- Sustainability Focus: Sustainability is embedded in SMEC's DNA, tracing back to their involvement in the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme

About SMEC/SJ Group

SMEC/SJ Group is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.

Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water and energy.

We understand that our continued success within the infrastructure + energy 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 an established Regional Lead, Infrastructure + Energy to manage this sector across the Australia & New Zealand region. This role would ideally be based out of our Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane offices reporting directly to our Chief Executive, Infrastructure + Energy.

As the Regional Lead, Infrastructure + Energy you will be responsible for working collaboratively with business leaders within the Region to enable and maximise Infrastructure + Energy business performance, New Work Won, Revenue and EBIT (profit), ensuring sector teams work together to deliver key outcomes for multi-sector opportunities and clients.

The Regional Lead drives collaborative optimal resource utilisation and delivery of expertise to ensure the best outcomes for projects and clients. This position oversees key client activities by working with subsector leaders on single and multi-sector major pursuits. This position coordinates and leads opportunities and client activities within the Region where they track across Sectors.

The Regional Lead provides leadership and commercial expertise, coordinated support for client and project initiatives, and reporting and business development activities for the Business Line within the Region.
- 20+ years in the industry with proven success in Senior Management roles.
- Expertise in managing large-scale & multi-disciplinary projects, client relationships, and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Commercial acumen - helping Increase growth of the Business Line through strategic Client Relationship Management (CRM) and Business Development.
- Experience support Regional Heads in delivering key strategic growth initiatives and metrics;
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline; postgraduate and project management qualifications highly regarded.
- In-depth knowledge of industry standards, legislation, and market trends across the Australia & New Zealand region.
- High level communication skills, including negotiating and resolving highly complex commercial, technical and people matters.
- Proven ability to build trusting and productive client relationships as well as being recognised as an authority in the sector

How to apply

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Nicholas Fischer-White

Wrap up

As an inclusive and growing organisation, SJ 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.

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

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world