Key leadership opportunity in an established water infrastructure business Adelaide based role Flexible working conditions and attractive package + 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.
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 seeking expressions of interest from high performing Senior Water Infrastructure Engineers/Project Managers who wish the next step into a leadership position managing the SA business.
As Manager – Water Infrastructure this is an opportunity to take ownership of the business and drive growth areas within Water Infrastructure.
The successful candidate will have highly competent management and business development skills (e.g. industry profiling activities; sourcing new clients; repeat work from existing clients) to expand the water team capability in the region and source business opportunities to support the ongoing activities of a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy.
With a minimum of 10 years' industry experience, you will play a key role in:
Identifying, winning and delivering water infrastructure projects
Contributing to the growth of the team through targeted client relationship management and business development activity




Managing the commercial performance of the team
Effectively managing and leading the team to ensure optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development
Providing input to projects at a project management and/or review level to achieve reliable project performance in terms of both timeliness and quality
Suitable applicants will have/be:
Chartered Professional Engineer
Tertiary qualification in Engineering
10+ years' professional industry experience in Water Infrastructure
Experience of delivering technical projects within a consultancy environment both in a Design and Project management capacity.
The ability to prepare successful proposals with the correct scope and budget
The ability to submit technical reports to a high standard requiring minimal correction; and provide final review of reports
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.
What We Offer
Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
Exposure to a diverse and ethical client base




Mentorship from industry leaders
Structured professional development programs and study support
National and international career pathways
Additional purchased leave and annual "Celebration Day" leave
Generous parental leave (primary and secondary carers)
Wellbeing initiatives and support programs
SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering cutting-edge solutions for our clients and partners.
Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects.
SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia's iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in ****, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world.
Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world.
Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world's most remote and challenging environments.
Since ****, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees.
Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.
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📌 Manager - Water Infrastructure, Adelaide
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