Team Leader

About SMEC

Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people.

SMEC offers the opportunity to contribute to landmark industry projects alongside experienced professionals and leadership teams, while encouraging employees to bring forward ideas that support innovation in a growing global organisation.

Our people are central to shaping the business. Through collaboration, forward thinking, and creativity, we enable employees to stay engaged, deliver value for clients, and continue developing their careers.

By joining SMEC, you become part of a flexible and growing organisation committed to corporate social responsibility, diversity, and creating a positive impact in the world around us.

The Role

We are seeking an accomplished Team Leader to join our team for a major infrastructure development project based in Islamabad, Pakistan. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, oversee project delivery, and ensure effective coordination among stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for project implementation and delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities.
• Support the development of technical solutions and implementation strategies to meet project objectives.
• Ensure project activities are delivered in accordance with approved plans, schedules, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to facilitate efficient project execution.
• Monitor project progress and identify opportunities to enhance performance and delivery outcomes.
• Review project documentation, reports, and technical submissions to ensure consistency and quality.
• Support effective risk management and resolution of project-related challenges.
• Facilitate collaboration between project teams and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

You will bring proven experience in a similar consultancy role, with the ability to build trusted relationships, drive positive outcomes, and support new business opportunities.

Suitable applicants will have/be:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering; a Master's degree in Engineering Management, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related field will be an advantage.
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in infrastructure, construction, or engineering projects.
• Proven experience in leading large and complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of project delivery methodologies, construction practices, and engineering management principles.
• Experience working within consulting environments and managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Exposure to development, public-sector, or internationally funded projects will be considered an advantage.
• Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

SMEC is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is a source of strength for our people, our clients, our partners and our communities.

How to apply

All applications must be submitted online and for a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Taimoor Tariq Taimoor.tariq@sjgroup.com

For further details about us, please visit our website:

https://www.smec.com/

www.smec.com/careers

All recruitment activities go through our Recruitment & Talent Team and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees.

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