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Chief Technical Principal - Engineering Geology Apply locations Melbourne Brisbane Auckland Sydney SJ KSA Riyadh time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR105106- Key leadership role required to guide next stage of growth for our Geology business.
- Work with clients and partners on iconic projects globally
- Be part of an organisation that helps to shape our communities, industries and the global landscape.
- Global multi-discipline engineering consultancy with great career opportunities
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.
Every employee plays a key role in shaping our business and is driven by teamwork, progressive thinking and creative ideas. We are committed to providing platforms to enable our people to engage in the business, deliver value to clients and develop their careers.
When you join SMEC, you join a flexible growing organisation that has a genuine commitment to sustainability, diversity and improving the world we live in.
SMEC deliver smart solutions for clients and communities in Infrastructure + Energy, Building + Cities and Integrated Solutions
The Role
We are currently seeking a Chief Technical Principal – Engineering Geology in our Geotechnics & Tunnelling business, this role is a global role and can be based our offices around the world (Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, South East Asia or Middle East).
The right Engineering Geologist will need to apply their technical expertise to generate innovative, economical, and practical solutions that will strengthen the business through project implementation and delivery, research and development and business development.
With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in an engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work. You will be a technical authority in Geology and spearhead major project deliver across infrastructure works in Transport, Water & Dams and Energy.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Applying project management principles in carrying out assigned tasks and accomplish project deliverables to the required standard and in a timely manner
- Providing technical risk (and opportunity) governance to both proposals and projects to achieve reliable project performance in terms of sophistication, timeliness and quality (e.g. as Proposal/Project Director)
- Supporting regional management to provide technical leadership to employees to ensure cohesion, optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development of technical staff
- Supporting the Region to achieve sustainable growth of the business through targeted client relationship management (CRM) and business development (BD) activity
- Build SMEC's brand globally & regionally as a leading consultant with a strong reputation for innovation, technical excellence, quality and project delivery
About You
- Master’s degree in Engineering (Geology, Geotechnical, Civil)
- Chartered Engineer
- At least 20+ years’ professional industry experience, ideally on projects within Dams, Hydro, Tunnelling and Infrastructure
- Business planning, budgeting and commercial acumen
- Client focus to produce quality outcomes within an environment with competing demands and tight deadlines
- Vision, drive and focus to oversee the delivery of winning proposals
- High level consulting and client management skills
- Proven high level project management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment
- Skilled in managing a co-operative and flexible work style to work in a team environment
- Ability to source and apply new knowledge including industry information and key talent
- Highly skilled in managing competing priorities and working under pressure
In return, SMEC offers you the benefits that come from working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded.
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Wrap up
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.
SMEC is committed to equitable recruitment practices and encourages applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders decent.
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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 Nicholas Fischer-White –
To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at
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.
At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!
About UsSMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative 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 1949, 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 2016, 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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