Manager - Roads & Highways, Southeast Asia & Pacific

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We are currently seeking a Manager - Roads & Highways, Southeast Asia to provide leadership and operational direction to the activities of our Roads & Highways business, giving consideration to the national, regional and global strategies. This position ensures the operational and technical excellence and performance of the Roads & Highways sector, with the effect of growing the SJ Group Infrastructure function through optimal people, commercial, business development, client relationship management and project performance. Effective planning and management of the performance of the local team in line with the Business Line and Regional plans in support of SJ Group's vision and values Undertake client relationship management and business development activities in line with the Sector and Regional plans Provide project governance and project management in the local office to achieve reliable project performance in terms of sophistication, timeliness and quality Provide leadership and development opportunities to the employees located in the local office to ensure cohesion, optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development The incumbent will role model SJ Group values, ethics and code of conduct and ensure all business activities are carried out in accordance with these guiding principles. You The successful candidate will typically have 15+ years' industry experience, recognised as an authority in the transport infrastructure design market and would have undertaken Manager / Lead roles in similar engineering consulting organisations, demonstrating the ability to consistently: Manage multi-disciplinary projects successfully, to budget and client specifications Build trusting and productive client relationships Produce tender/proposal documents of an excellent standard and in a timely manner Manage a team effectively for performance and cohesion Recognised as a local authority in the sector Tertiary qualification in a relevant engineering discipline (essential) Post‑graduate qualification (advantageous) Project Management certification (desirable) 15+ years' experience in Roads & Highways or related infrastructure Proven success delivering multi‑disciplinary projects for multinational clients Experience in major roads/structures projects in Southeast Asia (CAPEX > S$500M) Strong track record in tender/proposal leadership Demonstrated ability to lead and manage high‑performing teams Experience leading multi‑discipline bids/projects > S$10M Qualified Person (Civil & Environment or Structures) in SE Asia + Pacific (preferred) At SJ Group, you will benefit from working in a flexible global organisation with exposure to international best practice engineering design. You will have access to a range of professional development opportunities, collaborate with our global team of specialists and be mentored by passionate leaders. When you join SJ Group, you will have the opportunity to embrace your creativity and drive change across the business. Working with clients and partners, you will be part of an organisation that helps to shape our communities, industries and the global landscape. Wrap up As an inclusive and growing organisation, SJ Group is committed to building a global community of talented professionals and thought leaders. We recognise the value and importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and look for people with different backgrounds, skills and expertise to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network. Learn more about SJ Group: Home | SJ Group - Real impact, made together. With over 16,500 employees working out of more than 120 offices in 40+ countries throughout Australasia, Asia, the Middle East, UK, Africa, North and South America, SJ Group brings together specialist brands including SMEC, Surbana Juro

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Globally Connected Specialists : we are a network of experts operating in over 40 countries, offering access to world-class engineering and consulting capabilities. Multidisciplinary Design Excellence: SJ Group provides end-to-end project lifecycle support-from planning and design to implementation and maintenance-across sectors like transport, water, energy, and urban development. Sustainable Solutions: The office emphasizes practical and sustainable outcomes, aligning with SJ Group's global commitment to responsible engineering. About SJ Group SJ Group 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. Infrastructure At SJ Group, 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.

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