Manager - Environment, QLD/NT

2 days ago
Full time role
In-person · Queensland, AU... more
  • Global engineering consultancy with great career opportunities
  • Join a high performing & growing business
  • Friendly working environment across the business

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.

With over 16,500 employees working out of 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, Urban Development and Management Services expertise to our clients worldwide.

The role

We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to cover a joint role of QLD/NT State Sector Manager (SSM) and national EIS lead for our Environment business. The role will provide leadership, co-ordination and strategic direction to the activities of the QLD and NT region, provide direction for the national EIS service and support collaboration with the wider SMEC business. The role will be responsible for the growth, development and management of our QLD and NT business.  

This is a key leadership role within our ANZ business and has the responsibility for strategy and P&L. The role will ideally be based in Brisbane, Gold Coast or the Sunshine Coast.

With demonstrated experience and commercial acumen, you will play a key role in:

  • Effective planning and management of the performance of the local team
  • Supporting the national EIS service line
  • Undertake client relationship management and business development activities
  • Provide project governance of project management in the local office to achieve reliable project performance in terms of sophistication, timeliness and quality
  • Financial management, client liaison and contract administration of assigned projects
  • Achieve sustainable growth of the group through targeted client relationship management and business development activity
  • With support from regional management, provide leadership and development opportunities to the employees located in the local office to ensure cohesion, optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development

About you

  • Tertiary qualifications in Environmental sciences/engineering or a related discipline
  • Demonstrated ability to actively manage and drive performance in diverse teams – Environment & Contamination, Planning & Assessment, Ecology, Renewables etc.
  • Previous experience providing leadership, supervision and mentoring of a high performing multi-disciplinary team
  • Strong EIS and renewables experience (desired)
  • Led multi-disciplinary projects successfully, to budget and client expectations
  • High level commercial acumen
  • Ability to strategically plan
  • A track record of achievement in a similar role and a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work

How to apply

To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link and follow the prompts. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Awestha Momand - awestha.momand@smec.com

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!