Engineering Manager - SMEC URBAN

Engineering Manager - SMEC URBAN

Apply nowJob no: 493245
Work type: Full Time
Location: Melbourne, Traralgon
Categories: Urban planning, Surveying, Architecture, Landscape architecture

• Extraordinary career, unique and stimulating opportunities
• Participate in the growth of an award-wining Australian firm.
• Flexible and friendly working environment.

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 continues to win industry awards for technical excellence, design innovation and the management of environmental and social risks.

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 an Engineering Manager to work closely with our other specialists in our Gippsland office.

With a minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering design and/or construction, you will:

• Have overall responsibility for the operation and staffing of the Gippsland Region Engineering Group.
• Oversee technical areas and operational activities for all engineering projects
• Monitor and update technical documents and standards used by Engineering team

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• 10+ years experience in engineering design and/or construction with at least 5 years' experience in design of Civil engineering infrastructure, and at least 5 years in a consulting or contracting environment in Australia
• 5+ years experience in scheduling, mentoring and managing staff.
• A track record in business development and client relationship management
• Proven project management capability (achieving prescribed budget, timeframe and client technical requirements) across multiple simultaneous projects
• Demonstrated understanding and capability in commercial/financial tasks such as pricing  and  writing submissions, invoicing and debtor management
• An in-depth understanding of the business / organisation / marketing aspects of urban development and broadly-based engineering consulting across a range of industries and technical disciplines
• Strong reporting and communication skills

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.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Emilie Huckel on 02 9925 5555.

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: 25 Sep 2013 Aus. Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Nov 2013 Aus. Eastern Standard Time