Key Accountabilities

Build SJ/SMEC's reputation as a leading consultant with a strong reputation for innovation, technical excellence, quality and project delivery;
Provide technical risk (and opportunity) governance to both proposals and projects to achieve reliable project performance in terms of sophistication, timeliness and quality (e.g. as Proposal/Project Director);
Support management to provide technical leadership to employees to ensure cohesion, optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development of technical staff;
Support management to achieve sustainable growth of the business through targeted client relationship management (CRM) and business development (BD) activity.

Experience

Atleast 20+ years of Professional Industry Experience

Established international industry profile, recognised as a leader in Ports and Maritime;
Sought out at industry forums.

Has The Demonstrated Ability To Consistently

Provide key technical expertise across a broad range of high profile projects;
Manage risk on substantial projects;
Apply safety in design practices and processes;
Deliver best client outcomes which have resulted in cost savings;
Establish and maintain client relationships;
Bring in new business through business development activities;
Building technical capability of others;
Provide expert advice and undertake key high level and complex technical tasks with a high degree of independence across a broad range of medium to large projects;
Successfully monitor and manage the scope and risk of multiple complex and varying size projects and apply business systems;
Prepare high level complex technical reports and prepare successful proposals on medium to large projects;
Utilise excellent time management skills with the ability to efficiently plan workloads and meet deadlines;
Effectively work across a variety of projects continuously learning and applying new skills and knowledge quickly and efficiently;
Effectively manage client relationships and expectations
Provide leadership, supervision and coaching to other staff;
Effectively engage key stakeholders to result in superior project outcomes which meet or exceed client expectations.

Skills/Knowledge

Demonstrated leadership ability;
High level technical knowledge;
Business planning, budgeting and commercial acumen;
High level consulting and client management skills;
Proven high level project management skills;
An understanding of the business / organisation / marketing context of business solutions;
High level of client service orientation;
Good national and international industry awareness and market knowledge;
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively within a diverse and multi-disciplinary environment;
Skilled in managing a co-operative and flexible work style to work in a team environment;
Ability to source and apply new knowledge including industry information and key talent;
Highly skilled in managing competing priorities and working under pressure;
Computer literacy with proficiency in a variety of relevant computer programs;
Sound understanding of SMEC's organisational capability and how to access it;
Aware of SMEC Business Systems in particular:
Project Management
WHS Management
High level application of CRM principals.

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Technical Principal