Manager- Water Infrastructure, Sydney

• Leadership opportunity within a growing water infrastructure business
• North Sydney location | Flexible working | Attractive salary package and 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 an experienced Water Infrastructure professional to lead and grow our NSW Water Infrastructure business.
As Manager – Water Infrastructure, Sydney you will be responsible for driving business growth, strengthening client relationships, leading a high-performing team, and overseeing the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of water infrastructure projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established leader or senior water professional looking to take the next step into a broader management and business leadership role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the NSW/ACT Water Infrastructure business, focusing on sustainable growth and market development.
• Identify, secure and deliver water infrastructure projects across the region.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to generate repeat business and new opportunities.
• Manage team performance, utilisation, resourcing and professional development.
• Oversee the commercial performance of the business, including forecasting, budgeting and profitability.
• Provide project leadership, strategic oversight and technical review on key projects.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture aligned with SMEC's values.

About You

You will be a commercially minded and client-focused leader with a strong track record in the water sector and experience delivering projects within a consulting environment.

You will bring:

• Degree qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience within the water infrastructure sector.
• Experience leading technical teams and managing project delivery.
• Strong business development and client relationship management skills with established business networks 
• Demonstrated ability to identify and convert opportunities into profitable work.
• Experience preparing successful proposals, scopes and budgets.
• Excellent commercial, stakeholder management and communication skills.

What we offer:

• Flexible/work from home (WFH) options
• Dynamic career pathways and “SMEC” Adventures
• Professional Development Programs from graduates to leaders
• Mentoring by industry leaders
• Tertiary Education Assistance
• Purchased additional annual leave
• Generous paid parental leave (primary and secondary)
• Wellbeing benefits
• Active social club and events

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.

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 Helen Kruimel - [email protected]

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.

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