Experienced Engineer (Construction) - Urban Development

• Global engineering consultancy, with great career opportunities
• Diversify your project portfolio - work on a range of urban development, residential subdivision, renewables, and infrastructure projects
• Flexible and friendly office environment - hybrid working model!

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 seeking an Experienced Engineer with a construction background to join our Urban Development team in Brisbane. The successful candidates will focus on construction phase services including site supervision, project management, contract administration, quality management and coordinating our client portfolio.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Maintain a high level of technical expertise, particularly with engineering and construction methods, materials, equipment, and techniques
• Pre-empt and resolve on-site construction problems
• Strong client and stakeholder relationship management skills and understanding of their drivers
• Strong growth mindset and ability to train and mentor junior staff
• Monitor construction progress against program
• Approve payment of contractor’s progress claims and contract variations up to specified limits
• Ensure the proper and accurate two-way flow of information in relation to allocated projects
• Comply with the requirements described in the respective roles and responsibilities
• Proactively collaborating with team members, contributors, and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness, and co-ordination of project deliverables

About You

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years’ Construction Engineering experience
• Urban, land development, roads and/or municipal project experience
• Must have a strong understanding of relevant Australian codes and standards
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
• Australian Drivers licence and white card
• Exposure to multi-disciplinary design development and authority applications and approvals will be highly regarded.

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 does not 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!