At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design and drafting teams on impactful rail transport projects.
- Company: Join a global engineering consultancy with a supportive and innovative culture.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, professional development, and generous parental leave.
- Other info: Dynamic career pathways and opportunities for international projects.
- Why this job: Make a difference in the built environment while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: 12+ years in civil engineering or drafting with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 94500 - 115500 $ per year.
Play a critical role in the built environment by uplifting lives, creating regenerative environments, and advancing industries. Work in a truly flexible, hybrid environment with an incredibly supportive team. Opportunity to step into a leadership role.
About SMEC
SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects alongside 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 from 120 offices across 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, the UK, Africa, and 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 clients worldwide.
The Role
We are currently seeking a Team Leader – Design & Drafting, Rail & Metro, with proven experience managing teams and delivering on rail transport infrastructure projects across the industry to join our Brisbane office. The successful candidate will have a minimum 12+ years’ experience in design or drafting and will provide support to lead and help manage team capability in the region and source business opportunities to support the ongoing activities of a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical and leadership guidance across the team's portfolio
- Provide input to projects at a project management and/or review level to achieve reliable project performance in terms of both timeliness and quality
- Effective management and leadership of the team to ensure optimal performance, resourcing, retention, and professional development
- Provide input to the group business plan and implement the team's components of the plan
About You
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Civil Engineering or Advanced Diploma
- Minimum 12+ years’ industry experience
- Clear and effective communication skills with the ability to train junior employees
- Sound aptitude to prepare technical reports and proposals for a range of projects
- A track record of achievement in a similar role and a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.
What We Offer
- Flexible work arrangement to support work‑life balance
- Ethical client base
- Opportunity to work alongside industry leaders and be mentored by them
- Professional Development Programs from graduates to leaders through a mixture of in‑house programs and external courses as well as tertiary education financial assistance
- Dynamic career pathways and opportunities to work on projects nationally and internationally
- Purchased additional annual leave
- Generous paid parental leave (primary and secondary)
- Wellbeing benefits
Team Leader – Design & Drafting employer: SMEC (an SJ Group company)
SMEC is an exceptional employer, offering a flexible work environment and a diverse range of interesting projects that contribute to sustainable solutions in infrastructure. With a strong commitment to professional development and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, employees are empowered to grow their careers while working alongside industry leaders on iconic projects. The company's ethical client base and recognition as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality further enhance its appeal as a meaningful workplace in Brisbane.
Contact Details:
SMEC (an SJ Group company) Recruitment Team
