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About SJ/SMEC
SMEC is a global consulting engineering firm renowned for technical excellence across civil, structural, and specialist disciplines. As part of the Surbana Jurong Group, we combine world‑class engineering, digital delivery, and collaborative culture to deliver high‑performance outcomes across the built environment. Our teams work across multi‑disciplinary infrastructure and complex urban development, with a strong focus on quality, innovation, and client partnership.
About the Project:
Modernization of 12 HV Transmission Lines (220kV) with total length of 345km in three lots.
Modernization and expansion of 4 substations (220kV)
About the role
Lead and deliver a multi-site infrastructure program with full accountability for integrated management of scope, quality, cost, and schedule, in line with contractual requirements.
Provide strategic leadership to multidisciplinary teams, JV partners, and subcontractors while acting as the single point of contact with the Employer.
Oversee technical design, construction supervision, quality assurance, and compliance across all projects.
Ensure timely reporting, financial control, risk mitigation, and successful commissioning of the works.
Key Responsibilities
Solely responsible for managing the overall program consisting of the project.
Main communication point for the employer
Coordinate with other team members to develop a detailed work plan and implementation schedule
Ensure reports are delivered to the required quality and schedule
Review and confirm the proposed technical design and configuration of the transmission lines and ensure the contractor's designs and work are executed following the project requirements
Supervise and monitor the construction and project implementation
Develop and maintain a project quality assurance plan and ensure compliance with the plan
Prepare quarterly payment reports and analyses causes of delay, if any, and propose remedial measures as necessary. He will be fully informed of and acquainted with the project activities, both within the consulting services and works at the site. He will attend the commissioning and will be responsible for:
1. quality control of the consulting services.
2. supervision of project reporting to PMU (monthly, quarterly, and final project completion report).
Education & Qualification Requirements
Must possess a Bachelor or higher degree in electrical engineering
Must have at least 10 years of relevant experience in design and implementation of transmission lines and substations which shall include projects of 220 KV or above
Must have at least 5 years' experience in management and implementation of similar transmission lines and substations projects
Good communication and management skills and capacity to negotiate and develop good relations at works, at highest levels, fluent in English
Experience in procurement, engineering, business administration with previous work experience in projects financed by international financial organizations, disbursement, and monitoring procedures
Experience in developing countries is desirable
Experience in managing multidisciplinary and multinational teams is essential
Why Join SJ/SMEC?
Join a global, multidisciplinary consultancy shaping sustainable, people-centric environments across 40+ countries. Work with world-class teams and lead impactful landscape design across the region.
All recruitment activities go through our internal Talent Acquisition Team, and currently, this role doesn't require agency input.
Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ/SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.
**Only shortlisted candidates will be notified**
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!
SMEC simplifies the complex. We unlock the potential of our people to look at infrastructure differently, creating better outcomes for the future.
We are committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve.
Our origins date back to the iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme, one of the engineering wonders of the world, and for the last 75 years we have built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport, water and energy infrastructure projects around the world.
We are specialists in providing design leadership, consulting and advisory expertise across the roads and highways, rail and metro, aviation, hydropower, urban communities and renewable energy sectors.
Today our specialist teams draw on deep expertise and systems thinking to simplify the complex and deliver integrated engineering solutions across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings.
For the latest news, visit our newsroom www.smec.com/newsroom or read about the innovations and solutions shaping our communities on our Insights blog Insights (smec.com).
At SMEC, our global workforce is made up of experts who bring unique talent, experience and passion to their fields.
We offer a rewarding career path for enthusiastic and collaborative achievers who are motivated to help us engineer positive change. We’d love to hear from you - for more information or to view current vacancies visit www.smec.com/careers.
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