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Surbana Jurong

Manager - Water Infrastructure, Adelaide

Adelaide

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Seniority
Lead / management
Country
AU
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
27 Sept 2026

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the posting

  • Key leadership opportunity in an established water infrastructure business
  • Adelaide based role
  • Flexible working conditions and attractive package + 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 expressions of interest from high performing Senior Water Infrastructure Engineers/Project Managers who wish the next step into a leadership position managing the SA business. As Manager – Water Infrastructure this is an opportunity to take ownership of the business and drive growth areas within Water Infrastructure.

The successful candidate will have highly competent management and business development skills (e.g. industry profiling activities; sourcing new clients; repeat work from existing clients) to expand the water team capability in the region and source business opportunities to support the ongoing activities of a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy.

With a minimum of 10 years' industry experience, you will play a key role in:

  • Identifying, winning and delivering water infrastructure projects
  • Contributing to the growth of the team through targeted client relationship management and business development activity
  • Managing the commercial performance of the team
  • Effectively managing and leading the team to ensure optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development
  • Providing input to projects at a project management and/or review level to achieve reliable project performance in terms of both timeliness and quality

Suitable applicants will have/be:

  • Chartered Professional Engineer
  • Tertiary qualification in Engineering
  • 10+ years’ professional industry experience in Water Infrastructure
  • Experience of delivering technical projects within a consultancy environment both in a Design and Project management capacity.
  • The ability to prepare successful proposals with the correct scope and budget
  • The ability to submit technical reports to a high standard requiring minimal correction; and provide final review of reports

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.

What We Offer

  • Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
  • Exposure to a diverse and ethical client base
  • Mentorship from industry leaders
  • Structured professional development programs and study support
  • National and international career pathways
  • Additional purchased leave and annual “Celebration Day” leave
  • Generous parental leave (primary and secondary carers)
  • Wellbeing initiatives and support programs

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@sjgroup.com

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!

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