Key leadership opportunity in an established water infrastructure business Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects both locally and internationally Flexible working conditions and attractive package + benefits 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 seeking a high performing water professional who wishes to take the next step into a leadership position managing the Sydney business. As Manager – Water Infrastructure, Sydney this is an opportunity to take ownership of the business and drive growth areas within Water Infrastructure. The successful candidate will have highly competent management and business development (e.g. industry profiling activities; sourcing new clients; repeat work from existing clients) skills to expand the water team capability in the region and source business opportunities to support the ongoing activities of a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. With a minimum of 10 years' industry experience, you will play a key role in: Identifying, winning and delivering water 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 Suitable applicants will have/be: Chartered Professional Engineer Tertiary qualification in Engineering 10+ years’ professional industry experience in Water Infrastructure Experience of delivering technical projects within a consultancy environment both in a Design and Project management capacity. The ability to prepare successful proposals with the correct scope and budget The ability to submit technical reports to a high standard requiring minimal correction; and provide final review of reports 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. Link to benefits: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC 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 [email protected] To find out more about SMEC, please visit our website at http://www.smec.com/en_au 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. 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! SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.

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