Principal Engineer – Roads & Highways / Area Manager, Darwin
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Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
Onsite
Roads and highways engineering expertise
Strategic operational oversight capability
Business development and client relationship management
This role combines strategic operational oversight with high-level technical influence across Transport within Infrastructure + Energy
Job Summary
This role combines strategic operational oversight with high-level technical influence across Transport within Infrastructure + Energy.
The successful candidate will lead the Darwin Area office while providing expert technical advice on Roads & Highways projects.
SMEC offers autonomy to shape regional strategy while contributing to nationally significant transport outcomes within a globally connected organization.
Matching Summary
This role combines strategic operational oversight with high-level technical influence across Transport within Infrastructure + Energy.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Roads and Highways engineering expertise
Strategic operational oversight capability
Business development and client relationship management
Advanced project management and technical leadership
Commercial acumen and cost management skills
Nice-to-have
Mentoring and coaching local sector managers
Experience in culturally diverse multidisciplinary teams
Strong proposal writing and communication skills
Fostering high-performing team culture
Pastoral care and people leadership abilities
Key Requirements
Significant Roads & Highways expertise required
Demonstrated success in corporate leadership roles
Relevant business qualification preferred or equivalent experience