Signalling Senior Engineer (Design Checker)

Signalling Senior Engineer (Design Checker)

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Job no: 494201
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, Newcastle

About SMEC

SMEC is a professional services firm with Australian origins and a global footprint that provides high-quality consultancy services for major infrastructure projects.

SMEC is ranked among the world's top infrastructure design firms and continues to win industry awards for technical excellence, design innovation and the management of environmental and social risks.

The SMEC Profile:

• It is our culture to celebrate diversity, employ great people and work on interesting projects
• We are a private company, wholly owned by our people
• We have an established network of over 70 permanent offices around the world and over 5,000 employees
• We offer our people opportunities to work, both in Australia and internationally, in the areas of: Transport; Water; Geotechnics and Tunnels; Environment; Urban Development; Hydropower and Energy; Social Development; Government and Advisory Services; and Mining, Oil and Gas.

The role

We are currently seeking a Senior Signalling Engineer– Design Checker to join our Sydney office.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

Ensure that analysis and design tasks undertaken meet appropriate technical standards and the requirements of the client and SMEC

• Proactively collaborate with appropriate team members, contributors and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness and co-ordination of project deliverables
• Actively contribute to the commercial success of projects and the team
• Apply project management principles in carrying out assigned tasks and accomplish project deliverables to the required standard and in a timely manner

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.

Suitable applicants will be able to:

• Develop methodologies for design
• Competently provide key technical expertise across a broad range of projects
• Delivery of projects – including management of sub consultants and other SMEC staff
• Develop client relationships and interface with clients on projects
• Manage risk on substantial projects
• Uphold business process –eg. safety in design and AEO processes for signalling
• Prepare tenders, marketing materials and presentations in order to win work
• Approve signalling tenders and manage programs
• Deliver best client outcomes which have provided cost savings
• Be actively involved in the industry through industry bodies, papers etc.
• Effectively lead small teams and contribute to building the technical capability of others
• IRSE licenced verifier (desirable)

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.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at http://www.smec.com or contact Miles Pullenmiles.pullen@smec.com

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

Advertised: 05 Jun 2015 Aus. Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 03 Jul 2015 Aus. Eastern Standard Time