Manager - Rail QLD/NT

• Outstanding opportunity to join the leadership team of a great international organisation.
• Global engineering consultancy with great career opportunities
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects both locally and internationally

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 Manager – Rail & Metro to provide leadership and operational direction to the activities of our Rail & Metro business covering Queensland & Northern Territories, giving consideration to the national, region and global strategies.

Based out of our Brisbane office this position ensures the operational and technical excellence and performance of the Rail & Metro sector with the effect of growing the SMEC Infrastructure function through optimal people, commercial, business development, client relationship management and project performance.

• Effective planning and management of the performance of the local team in line with the Business Line and Regional plans in support of SMEC's vision and values
• Undertake client relationship management and business development activities in line with the 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 the employees located in the local office to ensure cohesion, optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development

The incumbent will role model SMEC values, ethics and code of conduct and ensure all business activities are carried out in accordance with these guiding principles.

You

The successful candidate will typically have 20+ years' industry experience, recognised as an authority in the transport infrastructure design market and would have undertaken Manager / Team Lead roles in similar engineering consulting organisations, demonstrating the ability to consistently:

• 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
• Recognised as a local authority in the sector

At SMEC, you will benefit from working in a flexible global organisation with exposure to international best practice engineering design. You will have access to a range of professional development opportunities, collaborate with our global team of specialists and be mentored by passionate leaders.

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.

Link to benefits:

The SMEC experience - SMEC

Wrap up

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

thought leaders

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Learn more about SMEC:

Solving Complex Challenges - SMEC

Insights - SMEC

How to apply

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

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

nicholas.fischer-

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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