Address- Rare opportunity to join our Waste and Resource Recovery team, flexibility to be based in Melbourne, Geelong or Traralgon
- Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects both locally and internationally
- Flexible working environment across the business
About SMEC
Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people.
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.
The role
We are seeking an Associate Environmental/Civil Engineer/Scientist to join our growing Waste & Resource Recovery team.
With 10+ years’ experience, ideally within circular economy, you will assist in delivering circular economy advisory and strategy projects; waste, resource recovery and recycling infrastructure approvals and design; and managing client relationships and business development activities.
Experience in resource recovery facility design or implementation would also be highly regarded.
As a member of SMEC’s diverse team of infrastructure specialists, there is opportunity to work across multidisciplinary projects.
Your key responsibilities will be:
- Advising clients on circular economy initiatives, strategies and policies
- Project management of resource recovery infrastructure planning and design and other waste and circular economy related projects
- Technical input into waste infrastructure approvals and designs including materials recycling facilities, organics facilities and resource recovery centres
- Building and maintaining relationships with clients and key stakeholders
Ideal applicants will have/be:
- Environmental/Civil Engineering/Science qualifications, or similar
- 10+ years' experience, ideally within the circular economy and waste & resource recovery industry
- Proven project management and client relationship management capability
- Excellent communication skills, verbally and written
What we offer
- Flexible work arrangement to support work/life balance
- Ethical client base
- Opportunity to work alongside and be mentored by industry leaders
- Professional Development Programs from graduates to leaders through mixture of inhouse 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
Diversity and Inclusion
SMEC is proud to have been recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) in Australia as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. This citation recognises our active and ongoing commitment to achieving gender equality across our business, and recently we have worked to drive key improvements in flexible work practices, parental leave policies and learning and development programs.
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 *************@smec.com or phone on 0460 410 ***
All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent 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
