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Team Leader, Bridges & Structures at Surbana Jurong in Brisbane
Job Description
Team Leader, Bridges & Structures
Location: Brisbane
About the job
Join a global consultancy delivering iconic infrastructure projects
Work alongside industry-leading specialists in a collaborative, flexible environment
Shape your career with genuine professional growth opportunities
About SMEC
SMEC is a global engineering consultancy renowned for delivering complex, sustainable infrastructure solutions across transport, water, energy, and urban development markets. Our teams are empowered to innovate, solve technical challenges, and contribute to projects that positively shape communities across Australia and worldwide.
We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and gender‑equitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. SMEC provides a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution, supports career progression, and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.
As a family‑friendly employer, we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity, LGBTI+ inclusion and First Nations representation, with access to strong professional networks, role models, and mentoring and sponsorship programs.
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
SMEC is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Team Leader – Bridges & Structures in Brisbane to lead and grow our Bridges & Structures capability. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the direction of a high-performing team, develop key client relationships, win and deliver major infrastructure projects, and contribute to the continued growth of our nationally recognised Transport business.
In this leadership role, you will be responsible for managing technical excellence, commercial performance, business development, and team development while delivering outstanding outcomes for our clients. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers, designers and project managers, you will play a key role in shaping the future of bridge and structures projects across the region
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and developing a high-performing Bridges & Structures team.
Driving business growth through client relationship management, market engagement and business development activities.
Identifying, pursuing and securing opportunities across transport and infrastructure markets.
Leading the delivery of complex bridges and structures projects from planning through to completion.
Providing technical leadership, mentorship and guidance to engineers and designers.
Managing team performance, utilisation, resourcing and professional development.
Monitoring project and team financial performance to achieve business objectives.
Ensuring the delivery of high-quality technical solutions that meet client requirements and industry standards.
Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, industry partners and key stakeholders.
Contributing to business planning and implementing initiatives that support the ongoing growth of the team.
About You
A degree qualification in Civil or Structural Engineering.
8+ years of experience in bridge and structures engineering within a consulting environment.
Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing technical teams.
Strong project management and commercial acumen.
Proven success in client relationship management and business development.
Experience leading multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Strong understanding of Australian design standards and transport infrastructure delivery.
Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) would be highly regarded.
A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing others.
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 Carl Thiedeke – carl.thiedeke@smec.com
To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at www.smec.com/careers
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.
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