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Join a global, multi-discipline Engineering Consultancy, with on-going career opportunities and development

Work on major Rail projects across Australia

Adaptable working arrangements – hybrid work model

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

SMEC is currently seeking a Senior Engineer / Project Manager with experience managing the end-to-end project lifecycle of complex rail projects. This role can be based in either our North Sydney or Parramatta office.

The role is primarily responsible for applying high-level innovative, economical and practical methods to drive the success of complex, high-priority projects across major infrastructure.

This position manages a variety of diverse activities and teams across multiple disciplines,



providing expert knowledge when required, as well as effective leadership, management, and development opportunities to project team members.

Our Project Managers are responsible for building SMEC’s reputation as a leading consultant with a strong brand recognised for innovation, technical excellence, quality, and project delivery, as well as growing the business through targeted client relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

Provide project management and governance of complex projects to achieve reliable project performance in terms of commercial outcomes, design solutions, timeliness and quality

Source, build and maintain strong and effective client relationships through successful project delivery and targeted activities

Provide leadership to employees on the project to ensure project team cohesion, optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development

Proactively collaborate with team members, contributors and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness and coordination of project deliverables

Actively contribute to the commercial success of projects and the team; playing an essential role in driving successful business development activities

Support business development initiatives, including the preparation, coordination and submission of bids, tenders and proposals,



working collaboratively with internal teams to develop compelling submissions that align with client requirements and business objectives.

About You

Degree qualifications in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent

Experience successfully delivering Rail infrastructure projects, within an engineering design consultancy

Minimum 8+years’ experience managing Rail infrastructure projects

High level communication skills to advise and guide project design development in a pro-active manner and to represent the SMEC design team as a valuable contributor to the project

Extensive experience in the management, design and delivery of complex projects of national significance within multi-disciplinary engineering projects

Successfully monitored and managed the scope and risk of multiple complex and varying size projects and apply business systems

Built and maintained trusting and effective relationships with key clients and stakeholders, and deliver excellent client service

Delivered best client outcomes in multiple instances which have resulted in client cost savings and prevented community issues

Effectively engage key stakeholders to result in superior project outcomes which meet or exceed client expectations

SMEC is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. We provide a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.

📌 Senior Engineer (Sydney)
🏢 Surbana Jurong
📍 Sydney