- Step up into a leadership position
- Friendly working environment across the business
- Flexible working culture and great benefits
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.
With over 16,500 employees working out of 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, Urban Development and Management Services expertise to our clients worldwide.
The Role
We are seeking a talented Survey Manager to provide surveying industry knowledge and effective project management skills to support the activities and growth of our Melbourne office. As Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the survey team and lead the team to deliver high performing results.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide input into the designing, reviewing and delivery of the survey sub-sector and state business plans
- Responsible for managing people within the local team with feedback and consultation from the state sector manager and survey national manager
- Ensures the operational and technical excellence and performance of the survey team with the effect of growing the function through optimal people, commercial, business development, client relationship management and project performance
- Ensuring that surveying tasks undertaken meet appropriate technical standards and the requirements of the client and SMEC
- Providing leadership to team members, contributors, and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness, and co-ordination of day-to-day project deliverables
- Participate in strategic business development activities
- Managing client relationships
- Applying project management principles to deliver assigned projects to the required standard in a timely manner
- The incumbent will role model SMEC and the SJ Group values, ethics and code of conduct and ensure all business activities are carried out in accordance with these guiding principles.
About You
With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in a consulting environment and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work. Suitable applicants will have or be:
- 10+ years’ experience in surveying, including several years at project manager level and/or managing teams
- Relevant professional Surveying qualifications
- Project experience in a range of client sectors (land development, civil construction, transport infrastructure etc.)
- Licensed Surveyor status will be well regarded
- Ability to provide key technical expertise and manage risks across a broad range of high-profile projects
- A strong track record in managing, mentoring, and developing staff
- Participate in strategic business development activities
- Managing client relationships
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
To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link and follow the prompts. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Awestha Momand - [email protected]
All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role does not 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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