General Manager - Mining, Oil and Gas SMEC - Brisbane Area, Australia

Job Description

• Leadership opportunity with exposure to SMEC's Australian and Global businesses.


• Be part of a Company that is consistently ranked amongst the world's top engineering design firms.


• Employee ownership options. 

About SMEC

SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and 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, including the 2011 Consult Australia Awards for Excellence, where SMEC won a record of four gold awards in four diverse project categories.

 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 Tunnelling Services; Urban Development; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services.

The role 

We are currently seeking a General Manager - Mining, Oil and Gas to work closely with our other specialists to develop our existing capability in the Mining sector.

With a minimum of 20 years commercial experience in the Mining business, you will play a key role in:

• Providing Leadership within our Mining, Oil & Gas business.


• Providing strategic direction and growth to the Mining, Oil & Bas business


• Providing governance for major and strategic projects.

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/be:

• Established networks in the Australian Mining, Oil & Gas business


• Proven Business Development and Business Management skills


• An understanding of the Engineering Consulting business model


• Able to undertake extensive travel (domestic and international).

In return, SMEC offers you the support of a strong management team and the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy.

How to apply

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Emilie Huckel, 02 99 255 555

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.