Manager - Ports & Maritime, QLD/NT

• Global engineering consultancy with great career opportunities
• Deep technical expertise across ports and marine infrastructure
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects both locally and internationally

Shape the Future of Infrastructure with SMEC

Join a global engineering consultancy offering exceptional career development and the chance to work on diverse, high-impact projects across Australia and internationally. Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team environment, with opportunities available in Melbourne and Brisbane.

About SMEC

At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide and embrace emerging technologies and innovations to deliver robust engineering services across the fields of transport and logistics, water and environment and energy and resources. 

The Opportunity: State Business Leader – Ports & Maritime

We are currently seeking a seasoned State Business Leader to join our Ports & Maritime team to spearhead our business growth strategy and support our delivery of port, maritime and coastal structures including sea walls, revetment structures, breakwaters and groynes, beach nourishment, jetties, wharves, pontoons, boat ramps, moorings, intakes and outfalls, dredging and reclamation, terminals and land development services.

This role will be based out of our Brisbane office.

As a Business Leader, you will be responsible for executing the State-based operational plan, business development and client relationship activities as well as the sound commercial management of budgets and implementing people practices that motivate teams to perform optimally. This role will be a key client contact and will work closely with Team Leads and the Regional Director to scope opportunity, assign resourcing and deliver on outcomes. They have key accountabilities in project delivery outcomes, resource and office utilisation, cost management and winning new work.

Suitable applicants will demonstrate:

• Genuine enjoyment drawn from building business, working with clients and winning work across ANZ
• 15+ years of experience in the Ports & Maritime industry or similar sector
• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong strategic planning and commercial acumen
• 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

In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.

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How to apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Nicholas Fischer-White – nicholas.fischer-

Wrap up

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.

SMEC is committed to equitable recruitment practices and encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders decent.

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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