* Globally Connected Specialists: SMEC Darwin is part of a network of experts operating in over 40 countries, offering access to world-class engineering and consulting capabilities.
* Multidisciplinary Design Excellence: SMEC Darwin provides end-to-end project lifecycle support—from planning and design to implementation and maintenance—across sectors like transport, water, energy, and urban development.
* Sustainable Solutions: The office emphasizes practical and sustainable outcomes, aligning with SMEC’s global commitment to responsible engineering
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.
Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers.
SMEC delivers smart solutions for clients and communities in Infrastructure, Urban Development and Management Services.
Infrastructure
At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide.
The role
We are currently seeking a Principal Civil Engineer with proven experience of delivering on major infrastructure projects across the transport industry. This is a permanent opportunity based in our Darwin office.
You will develop and lead project teams to identify, win and deliver projects to a consistently high standard of timeliness / quality and in line with the business plan.
With a minimum of 15 year’s commercial experience in road & highway design and project management, you will provide competent management and business development (e.g. industry profiling activities; sourcing new clients; repeat work from existing clients) skills to expand the Roads & Highways team capability in the region and source business opportunities to support the ongoing activities of a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy.
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:
* Degree qualified – Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering or similar)
* Min 15 years’ commercial experience and knowledge of the NT/QLD market space
* An understanding of business, organisation and marketing context of business solutions
* Demonstrated ability to successfully undertake and deliver client’s terms of reference within budget and timelines
* Possesses project management and hands-on experience, encompassing administrative, commercial and technical aspects.
* Manage engineering projects of >$1m successfully to budget and client specifications
* Experience in the co-ordination, design and delivery of roads and highways projects within multi-disciplinary engineering projects
* Submit technical reports of a standard requiring minimal correction; and provide final review of reports
* Able to undertake some travel (domestic or international).
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.
Link to benefits: http://www.smec.com/en_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC
Wrap up
As an inclusive and growing organisation, SMEC is committed to building a global community of talented professionals and thought leaders.
We recognise the value and importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and look for people with different backgrounds, skills and expertise to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network.
SMEC is committed to equitable recruitment practices and encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders decent.
Learn more about SMEC:
With over 16,500 employees working out of over 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 expertise to our clients worldwide.
Our journey of growth is only beginning, and we look forward to strengthening our already established capabilities, entering new markets and offering more effective solutions across infrastructure developments worldwide.
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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 Nicholas Fischer-White – nicholas.fischer-white@smec.com
To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers
All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t 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.
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