Job Opportunity at SMEC TANZANIA

Deputy Functional Manager for Transport - Africa

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Job no: 497276
Work type: Full Time
Location: Tanzania

• Extraordinary career, unique and stimulating opportunities
• Participate in the growth of an award-wining Australian firm.
• Flexible and friendly working environment.

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 talented Deputy Functional Manager for Transport - Africa to work closely with our other specialists to engage in business development and project management within the Africa Regions.

With a minimum of ten years' commercial experience in highways and transport, you will play a key role in the design, construction and management of highways and transport projects. Duties will include:

• Assisting with identifying and establishing business opportunities;
• Identifying key clients and building sustainable relationships;
• Identifying and winning proposals;
• Serving as a project director on certain projects; and
• Other duties as assigned.

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 have:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent qualification;
• A minimum of 10 years' experience in highways and transport; and
• Ability to undertake extensive travel (domestic and international).

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.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact [name] + [telephone number].

To find out more about SMEC, please visit our careers page at http://www.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: 31 Mar 2016 E. Africa Standard Time
Applications close: 22 Apr 2016 E. Africa Standard Time