Team Lead - Structural Drafting, Bridges & Structures

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Team Lead - Structural Drafting, Bridges & Structures Apply locations Sydney time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR106149 Exceptional career opportunities in a globally connected organisation Be part of an organisation committed to making a positive difference in the communities in which we work Flexible work environment with fantastic benefits and professional development opportunities About SMEC SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy with a 70-year history of delivering advanced solutions for our clients and partners. 

We are a diverse, inclusive and flexible organisation providing incredible opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with collaborative colleagues and leadership teams. As part of the SMEC team you will be presented with opportunities and challenges to advance your career, be connected to a global network of specialists and mentored by leaders who continually strive to make a difference. Together as a team we are redefining exceptional.

Join us - we're looking for a Team Leader - Structural Drafting, Bridges & Structures for our Sydney Team The Team Leader is responsible for a team of structural drafters undertaking drafting tasks to meet client and project requirements. The Team Leader requires relevant technical specialist skills and experience, including leaderships skills to model and support performance achievement.

The incumbent will have utilization targets, be accountable for delivering work and support the Manager Technical Service (NSW/ACT) in mentoring and managing a team of structural designers and drafters. As a technical position, with utilized targets, the incumbent will work closely with local design and drafting teams and support the Manager Technical Services (NSW/ACT) to drive innovation, quality, and support state resourcing as required.

Key Accountabilities With support from the Manager - Technical Services NSW/ACT, provide leadership and development opportunities to the employees in the team to ensure cohesion, optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development. Demonstrate advanced technical skills, ensuring that drafting tasks undertaken meet appropriate technical standards and ensure the drawings and/or models are to a level of quality of the client, SMEC and project. Apply project management principles in carrying out assigned tasks and accomplish project deliverables to the required standard and in a timely manner. Experience At least 15+ years' professional drafting experience Proven ability to undertake key technical tasks independently across a broad range of small to large profile projects Ability to successfully monitor and manage the scope and risk of multiple varying size projects and apply business systems Sound aptitude to prepare technical reports and prepare proposals on small to medium projects Proven time management skills with the ability to plan workloads and meet deadlines Ability to effectively work across a variety of projects learning new skills and knowledge quickly and efficiently Demonstrated ability to be effective in managing client relationships and expectations In return, as a member of the Surbana Jurong group with over 16,000 employees worldwide, SMEC offers you the benefits of working in a global multidisciplinary consultancy, in an environment where your fresh ideas and enthusiasm will be welcomed and rewarded. Learn more about our staff benefits here:

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All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent Team 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 Us SMEC 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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