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Principal Engineer – Roads & Highways / Area Manager, Cairns

SeniorFull-timeHybridCairns QLD, AustraliaEngineeringPosted 1 month agoVerified 1 month ago
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The Principal Engineer – Roads & Highways / Area Manager at SMEC is a unique opportunity to lead and inspire a team while driving sustainable growth in Far North Queensland. This job combines strategic oversight with hands-on technical influence, making a significant impact on regional development and infrastructure projects. The team values collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence, creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

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You'll be responsible for

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Leading and inspiring teams

Inspiring, mentoring and leading Area personnel to achieve cohesion, performance and professional growth.
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Driving operational excellence

Managing business processes, resource planning, office utilization and cost management.
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Providing technical leadership

Ensuring quality, timeliness and coordination of project deliverables while maintaining the highest technical standards.

Key criteria

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Roads & Highways expertise

Demonstrated experience in Roads & Highways engineering projects.

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Leadership experience

Proven success in a corporate leadership capacity.

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Commercial acumen

Strong understanding of business management and client engagement.

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5 criteria for this job
Roads & Highways expertise
Demonstrated experience in Roads & Highways engineering projects.

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Leadership experience
Proven success in a corporate leadership capacity.

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Commercial acumen
Strong understanding of business management and client engagement.

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Interpersonal skills
Excellent communication skills in diverse teams.

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Project management capability
Advanced skills in managing and delivering projects successfully.

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