Manager - Water Infrastructure, Sydney

SMEC; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC is seeking a high performing professional to lead the Sydney Water Infrastructure team as Manager – Water Infrastructure, Sydney. You will own the business, drive growth and deliver water projects from pursuit through delivery.

As a Chartered Professional Engineer with 10+ years in water infrastructure, you will lead client relationships, develop proposals, manage project performance, and mentor the team within a global multi-disciplinary consultancy.

Qualifications

• Chartered Professional Engineer (PE) status.
• Tertiary qualification in Engineering.
• 10+ years in Water Infrastructure.
• Experience delivering technical projects in a consultancy.
• Ability to prepare proposals with scope and budget.
• Ability to review final project reports.

Responsibilities

• Identify, win and deliver water infrastructure projects.
• Grow the team via client relationship management and BD.
• Manage the commercial performance of the team.
• Lead and develop the team for optimal performance and retention.
• Provide input to projects at PM or review level for timely, quality output.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Education

Chartered Professional Engineer

Tertiary qualification in Engineering

Job description

• 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 of10 years’ industry experience, you will play a key role in:

• Identifying, winning and delivering water infrastructure projects
• Contributing to the growth ofthe 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