Manager - Independent Verification & Construction Services, QLD/NT

• Globally Connected Specialists: we are a network of experts operating in over 40 countries, offering access to world-class engineering and consulting capabilities.
• Multidisciplinary Design Excellence: SMEC provides end-to-end project lifecycle support—from planning and design to implementation and maintenance—across sectors like transport, water, energy, and urban development.
• Sustainable Solutions: The office emphasizes practical and sustainable outcomes, aligning with SMEC’s global commitment to responsible engineering

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 – Independent Verification & Construction Services, QLD/NT to provide leadership and operational direction to the activities of our Independent Verification (IV) and Construction Services (CS) sub-market sector business, giving consideration to the national, region and global strategies. 

This position ensures the operational and technical excellence and performance of the IV & CS 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 / 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: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC

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

Learn more about SMEC:

With over 16,500 employees working out of over 120 offices in 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, UK, Africa, North and South America, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated infrastructure expertise to our clients worldwide.

Our journey of growth is only beginning, and we look forward to strengthening our already established capabilities, entering new markets and offering more effective solutions across infrastructure developments worldwide.

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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 – [email protected]

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers

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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