Associate Scientist – Ecology Location: Brisbane, Sunshine Coast
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted Yesterday
Job Requisition ID: JR107591
Global engineering consultancy with great career opportunities Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects Friendly working environment across the business About SMEC SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation.
With over 16,500 employees working out of 120 offices in 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, UK, Africa, North and South America, we partner with our parent company Surbana Jurong and sister company Robert Bird Group (RBG) to deliver integrated Infrastructure, Urban Development and Management Services expertise to our clients worldwide.
The Role Our Environmental business is growing with a wide range of interesting projects and sustainable design. We are a large multidisciplinary company with iconic projects across renewables, environmental studies, dam & hydropower, solar power projects, energy transition and transportation.
Due to continued business growth, we are seeking a talented Associate Scientist – Ecology to join our Environmental team based in either Brisbane, Sunshine Coast or Gold Coast. You will play a key role in:
Ensuring that technical tasks undertaken meet appropriate technical standards and the requirements of the client and SMEC. Applying project management principles in carrying out assigned tasks and accomplishing project deliverables to the required standard and in a timely manner. Collaborating with appropriate team members, contributors and stakeholders to maintain quality, timeliness and coordination of project deliverables. Building and maintaining effective relationships internally and externally and contribute to effective client relationship management. Contributing to the commercial success of projects and the team. With a track record of achievement in a similar role, you will have gained your experience in an environmental or engineering design consultancy and have a passion for building trusted relationships to drive positive change and win new work.
Suitable applicants will have/be: Bachelor's degree in Ecology or related discipline 10+ years' industry experience Experience in flora and fauna survey, assessment and monitoring Strong background in flora and vegetation community identification Able to plan and undertake fieldwork as part of a team Strong project management skills and the ability to liaise with clients and team members Excellent written communication and report writing skills Familiar with relevant QLD legislation How to Apply To apply, click on the 'Apply Now' link and follow the prompts. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Awestha Momand - All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role does not 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. At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!
About Us SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects.
SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia's iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world's most remote and challenging environments.
Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.
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