About the job
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Join a global consultancy delivering iconic infrastructure projects
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Work alongside industry-leading specialists in a collaborative, flexible environment
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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
We are seeking a Project Manager to support the delivery of major Rail & Metro infrastructure projects in Perth.
You’ll be responsible for leading project delivery across the full lifecycle, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage end-to-end delivery of Rail & Metro projects or key packages
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Oversee programme, cost, risk, and quality across project delivery
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Lead multidisciplinary teams across design and delivery phases
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Manage client relationships and act as a key point of contact
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Coordinate internal and external stakeholders, including contractors and government agencies
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Support commercial management including variations, forecasting, and reporting
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Contribute to bids, tenders, and project growth opportunities
About You
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6+ years of industry experience in delivering rail or major infrastructure projects
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Degree qualified in Engineering, Project Management, or related discipline
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Strong background in project management, including cost and programme control
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Experience managing stakeholders across complex environments
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Commercial awareness and ability to manage project financials
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Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link and follow the prompts.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Carl Thiedeke – [email protected]
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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