Senior Drafter – Roads & Highways
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Job Summary
About the job
- Join a global consultancy delivering iconic infrastructure projects
- Work alongside industry-leading specialists in a collaborative flexible environment
- Shape your career with genuine professional growth opportunities
About SMEC
SMEC is a global engineering consultancy renowned for delivering complex sustainable infrastructure solutions across transport water energy and urban development markets. Our teams are empowered to innovate solve technical challenges and contribute to projects that positively shape communities across Australia and worldwide.
We are committed to building a diverse inclusive and genderequitable workforce and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds across engineering and technical disciplines. SMEC provides a supportive and flexible working environment that recognises individual contribution supports career progression and enables our people to balance work and life at all stages of their career.
As a familyfriendly employer we offer flexible working arrangements and benefits including 18 weeks of universal paid parental leave. We are proud to foster an inclusive culture that supports gender equity LGBTI inclusion and First Nations representation with access to strong professional networks role models and mentoring and sponsorship programs.
Infrastructure
At SMEC 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.
The Role
Following our continued growth and success in winning and positioning ourselves to deliver major transport infrastructure projects across Western Australia and nationally we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Drafter Roads & Highways to join our Perth team.
In this senior technical role you will play a key part in delivering high-quality design documentation across complex large-scale infrastructure projects. You will act as a trusted technical specialist within the drafting function providing guidance oversight and mentorship to ensure consistency quality and efficiency across project delivery.
Working within a collaborative multidisciplinary environment you will contribute to the successful delivery of projects by driving best practice in drafting standards coordinating with internal and external stakeholders and supporting the ongoing growth and capability of the broader team.
About You
With a strong track record of achievement in a similar role you will have developed your experience within an engineering design consultancy and bring a passion for technical excellence leadership and delivering high-quality project outcomes.
Suitable applicants will demonstrate:
- 8 years professional drafting experience with significant exposure to roads and highways infrastructure projects
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD (and/or MicroStation) with working knowledge of AutoCAD and other relevant drafting/model authoring tools
- Strong understanding of local standards and specifications (e.g. MRWA experience highly regarded) with the ability to apply these across complex projects
- Experience working within Common Data Environments including ProjectWise and similar platforms
- Demonstrated ability to independently deliver drafting packages across medium to large-scale projects ensuring accuracy quality and adherence to timelines
- Proven capability to review check and approve drawings maintaining high technical standards across all deliverables
- Ability to provide guidance to junior and intermediate drafters
- Strong coordination skills with experience working effectively across multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated project outcomes
- Commercial awareness including understanding project scope programme and delivery drivers
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and internal teams
- Diploma Advanced Diploma or equivalent tertiary qualification in Civil Drafting or a related discipline
How To Apply
All applications must be submitted online. To apply click on the Apply Now link below and follow the prompts.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity please contact Carl Thiedeke
To find out more about SMEC please visit our careers page at recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently this role doesnt 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.
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About Company
For more than 70 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world.
