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Water Manager - Northern

Water Manager - Northern

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Work type: Full Time (continuing)
  • Pioneering Australian company
  • Great working environment
  • High profile water sector projects

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 has, for many years, been at the forefront of large and complex projects throughout Australia. Indeed, the acronym itself hints at SMEC's history in the design and operation of Australia's largest water project. SMEC's brand today is recognised internationally in the water sector and is independently ranked in ENR's 'Top 10 by Market' list for Water. 
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 over 70 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; Geotechnics and Tunnels; Environment; Urban Development; Hydropower and Energy; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services; and Mining, Oil and Gas.

The role

We are currently seeking a Functional Manager to lead our water business in Queensland and the Northern Territory.  The role will be based in SMEC's Brisbane office at South Brisbane.
With a minimum of 15 years commercial experience in details, you will play a key role in:
  • Effective strategic planning and management of the functional area
  • Manage a local business unit and the overall water business in Northern Region
  • Achieve sustainable growth of the group through targeted client relationship management and business development activity
  • Provide project governance and leadership in the functional area to achieve reliable project performance in terms of sophistication, timeliness and quality
  • In collaboration with local management, provide leadership to the employees in the functional group in the local offices as nominated to ensure optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development of the employees.
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:
  • be Brisbane based.
  • have developed an Industry profile in the water sector
  • have a hands on and energetic leadership style
  • enjoy leading and managing all aspects of a business unit including finding, positioning, winning and delivering projects for clients
In return, 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

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.
To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at http://www.smec.com.
SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.
Advertised: 19 Jun 2013 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 19 Jul 2013 E. Australia Standard Time