Brisbane Urban Infrastructure Engineering Leader

SMEC (an SJ Group company); City of Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

18 weeks of universal paid parental le

Job summary

SMEC is seeking a Manager, Engineering, Urban Infrastructure in Brisbane to lead a growing unit and drive strategic capability. You will report to the QLD State Manager and guide a multidisciplinary team across project lifecycles.

In addition to overseeing engineers, designers and drafters, you will collaborate with project management, surveying, planning and advisory teams to deliver projects on time, on budget and to client expectations in a dynamic, flexible workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10–15 years of relevant experience in engineering leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a high-performing multidisciplinary team.
• Strong leadership, supervision and mentoring capabilities with professional registrations.
• Solid understanding of project management, governance and budget adherence.
• Proven track record delivering multidisciplinary projects to client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational, technical and performance excellence to grow Urban Infrastructure division.
• Plan and manage local team performance aligned with market sector plans and SMEC values.
• Engage in client relationship management and business development activities.
• Provide project governance and management to ensure reliable performance.
• Lead and develop staff in the local office to ensure cohesion, resourcing and growth.
• Support transition of regional model to a national service model.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Multidisciplinary teams

Client relationship mgmt

Business development

Project governance

Budgeting & delivery

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

SMEC is seeking a Manager, Engineering, Urban Infrastructure in Brisbane to lead a growing unit and drive strategic capability. You will report to the QLD State Manager and guide a multidisciplinary team across project lifecycles.

In addition to overseeing engineers, designers and drafters, you will collaborate with project management, surveying, planning and advisory teams to deliver projects on time, on budget and to client expectations in a dynamic, flexible workplace.