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General Manager Hydropower and Dams

Job no: 492712
Work type: Full Time (continuing)

About SMEC
SMEC is a professional services firm with a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects.
SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and we have won numerous industry awards for technical excellence award in Australia and South Africa.
The SMEC Profile:
  • It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects
  • We are a private company, wholly owned by our people
  • We have an established network of 75 permanent offices around the world and over 5,000 employees
  • We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Natural Resources and Environment; Energy and Renewables; Geotechnical, Mining and Tunneling Services; Urban Development; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services.
The role
With merger of SMEC of Australia and Vela VKe of South Africa, the Africa Division of SMEC with over 1500 employees is set to expand significantly in the dams and hydro disciplines.
We are currently seeking a talented civil engineer who will manage all hydropower and dams projects and business development activities in this sector in the Africa Division. The position is likely to be based in Johannesburg, Nairobi or Dar es Salaam.
With a minimum of fifteen years' commercial experience in large scale Hydropower and Dams projects, you will play a key role in growing the H&D business across Africa by:
  • Working with the Chief Operating Officer of the Division to grow the H&D business across Africa;
  • Assisting in the development of the strategic and business plans for the H&D business;
  • Identifying and securing new projects in conjunction with Functional Managers;
  • Development of staff within the group; and
  • Managing H&D Projects across the African Division;
With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.
Suitable applicants will have:
  • 15 years' of experience in large scale dams and hydropower projects.
  • Extensive experience in consulting engineering and management
  • Degree in Civil Engineering;
  • Registration as a professional engineer;
  • Ability to prepare technical and financial reports in English.
SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.
How to apply
To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at http://www.smec.com. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.
SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.
Advertised: E. Africa Standard Time
Applications close: E. Africa Standard Time