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SNC-Lavalin is one of the world’s leading professional services and project management organisations since 1911 with over 30,000 employees worldwide. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to design, deliver and operate the most complex projects across the world. We are committed to having a diverse, flexible, and inclusive team that drives and shapes our business and we are proud to create opportunities for enthusiastic individuals looking to build their careers in Australia and globally.
At SNC-Lavalin, we have a global network of experienced experts who have contributed to some of the most unique and challenging projects. Our teams help clients understand and make decisions confidently in complex situations and we are always looking for the next generation of ‘big thinkers’ who want to be part of our team. We have created an inclusive, diverse and energised work environment and share an open culture founded on our values: SAFETY, INTEGRITY, INNOVATION, and COLLABORATION.
Are you someone who loves delighting clients by developing plans, and then inspiring others to successfully make it happen? Do you love working with international teams and different cultures? If that’s you, then we are waiting for you to join our team.
We are a growing team with a 5-year strategy. We are building into the current and future needs of industry. Our key aims are to concentrate on:
Putting Clients and the customer first – we will offer clients honest and open advice – even if its messages they don’t want to hear.
Resolving the most complex and difficult of project decisions and design issues – with the right people, right experience, right tools.
Focusing on project outcomes and deliverability – seeing the woods for the trees!
Integrating the bigger picture through bringing our combined technical, operational and project / program management skills to bear
We don’t really want to do ‘vanilla’ stuff, though we can do!
Our team is poised to deliver these benefits.
The Role:
The Senior Consultant, Systems Engineering & Assurance is a key role that will provide external and internal facing technical and engineering services across the System Engineering, System Integration and System Assurance spectrum.
Reports To:
Team Lead- Systems & Digital Services.
Will also be accountable to the Technical Director- Systems Engineering and Assurance.
Core Responsibilities:
Act as a technical consultant for assignment delivery to the contractual requirements
Assignment performance to client satisfaction
Manage client relationships related to assignments
Contribute to development of innovative ideas which deliver service and product growth, client satisfaction improvement or operational performance improvement and for championing the implementation of those ideas.
Add technical expertise to large, complex and strategically important bids and proposals for projects across Australia,
Contribute to the growth strategy for the national SE/SA team including the identification and management of major opportunities.
Undertake project and consulting delivery as directed by the Digital Services/Functional Lead
Support the identification of key clients and relevant industry interfaces
Key Interfaces (Internal):
Team Lead, Digital Systems
Technical Director, Systems Engineering and Assurance
Team Lead, Vehicle Services
Team Lead, Transport Advisory Services
Integrated Services Directorate
Others as required
Key Interfaces (External):
Key Government Clients and Agencies: TfNSW, Sydney Trains, Sydney Metro, Queensland Rail etc
Tier 1 clients – John Holland, Ventia, CAF, Alstom, UGL etc
SNCL / Atkins global best practice groups
Partnering Consultancies
Others as required
Experience:
10+ years industry experience in the application of system engineering disciplines and management.
Ability to operate across the whole life cycle of a project from inception to steady state operation.
A thorough knowledge of Systems Engineering processes and practices and Systems Engineering tools such as IBM, Rational DOORS, MBSE tools etc.
Experience in the application of systems assurance, human factor assurance, security risk management and RAMS processes in complex projects.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Prior experience in a technical consultancy, comfortable in client facing roles and delivering to customer’s expectations.
Experience in safety-critical software development and a good understanding of high-integrity software development processes and standards is desirable.
Skills:
Leading practitioner with profound knowledge of relevant System Integration / Engineering disciplines and techniques.
Demonstrable appetite for influencing outcomes (including how they are reached) within the delivery of large and complex projects.
A strong reputation and network of contacts amongst clients and peers within the Australian Rail and System Engineering fraternity.
Good technical, leadership and inter-personal skills.
Excellent reporting and written skills.
Excellent mentoring skills, particularly relevant to the coaching and development of the younger members of the team.
Qualifications and Professional Accreditation:
Chartered Engineer in relevant discipline
Active membership of at least one appropriate professional body
Reward:
Salary [To be negotiated]
20 days annual leave
10.5% super (From 1 July 2022)
Location:
The role will be based in Sydney/Brisbane but may require some ad-hoc/short term travel to other locations in Australia.
Additional Information:
If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply for this exciting and rewarding opportunity today!
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