**The role**
We are currently seeking a **Manager - Roads & Highways, Brisbane **to provide leadership and operational direction to the activities of the Roads & Highways sector and giving consideration to the national market sector portfolio.
They will provide expertise and client services relating to new work within the Brisbane region while being measured on the success of the national market sector performance. Reporting to the State Sector Manager, QLD/NT for Roads & Highways, the role plays an important transition management piece in developing a national market sector focus while maintaining regional service excellence.
This position ensures the operational and technical excellence and performance of the Roads & Highways Sector with the effect of growing the SMEC Infrastructure function through optimal people, commercial, business development, client relationship management and project performance.
- Effective planning and management of the performance of the local team in line with the Market Sector and State plans and in support of SMEC's vision and values
- Undertake client relationship management and business development activities in line with the Market Sector and State plans
- Provide project governance and project management in the local office to achieve reliable project performance in terms of sophistication, timeliness and quality
- With support from State Sector Manager, provide leadership and development opportunities to the employees located in the local office to ensure cohesion, optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development
- Provide support to the State Sector Manager and manage activity to transition regional based business model to a national service model
The incumbent will role model SMEC values, ethics and code of conduct and ensure all business activities are carried out in accordance with these guiding principles.
**You**
- Manage multi-disciplinary projects successfully, to budget and client specifications
- Build trusting and productive client relationships
- Produce tender/proposal documents of an excellent standard and in a timely manner
- Manage a team effectively for performance and cohesion
- Recognised as a local authority in the sector
At SMEC, you will benefit from working in a flexible global organisation with exposure to international best practice engineering design. You will have access to a range of professional development opportunities, collaborate with our global team of specialists and be mentored by passionate leaders.
When you join SMEC, you will have the opportunity to embrace your creativity and drive change across the business. Working with clients and partners, you will be part of an organisation that helps to shape our communities, industries and the global landscape.
**Wrap up**
As an inclusive and growing organisation, SMEC is committed to building a global community of talented professionals and thought leaders.
**How to apply