Senior Engineer / Project Manager - Urban Communities | Sunshine Coast

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Senior Engineer / Project Manager - Urban Communities | Sunshine Coast. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Exciting and rewarding career opportunity
• Major project wins (land development / urban renewal & major infrastructure)
• Terrific office location + regional lifestyle
• Exposure to international projects

About SMEC

SMEC has joined forces with Surbana Jurong (SJ) and the Robert Bird Group (RBG) to provide global engineering and consultancy expertise in urban, infrastructure and management advisory. Our new partnership has created a talent pool of close to 15,000 dedicated people working across a network of over 100 offices in about 40 countries.

At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the urban development industry is the result of building long-term client relationships to provide integrated consulting services to plan, design, construct and manage complex urban development and built environment projects in tandem with our other integrated Business Units.  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.

Consistently recognised for technical excellence and design innovation, SMEC continues to receive industry awards and accolades from around the world.

The role

We are currently seeking Senior Engineer - Urban Communities to manage a number of our most complex and high profile urban development and residential subdivision projects from our office located on the Sunshine Coast.

This role requires a minimum of 10+ years’ experience, preferably in Queensland’s land development market, to successfully deliver land development projects on behalf of our Urban Engineering business. Reporting to the Manager Urban Development, you will play a key role in the co-ordination and management of major projects across the entire project life cycle including feasibility, design and construction management.

Core responsibilities include:

• Provision of project management and project governance disciplines to achieve reliable project performance in terms of sophistication, timeliness and quality
• Financial management, client liaison and contract administration of assigned projects
• Oversight and governance of projects to resolve project issues and ensure project product is of high quality
• Promotion and application of internal project management requirements
• Provision of coaching and support to project personnel
• Technical problem solving
• Building and maintaining strong and effective client relationships

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Urban residential land development experience
• Design and construction management experience is essential
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering (preferably with RPEQ status)
• Knowledge of relevant design codes, Local Regulatory Authority Guidelines and Australian Standards
• A track record of achievement in a similar role and a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work

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

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our organisation.

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: David Wood | Senior Resourcing Specialist | SMEC – Urban Communities Business Unit | Level 10, 71 Queens Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia | T +61 3 9869 0920 | E [email protected]    

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.