Global Lead, Marketing (I+E)

• Global Leadership: As a part of the Marketing + Communications leadership team, drive the GTM strategy for our Global Infrastructure + Energy Portfolio
• Make Real Impact: Lead a high performing team to create impactful campaigns and brand positioning
• Flexible, hybrid role: Thrive in an environment that values your work-life balance, with the support of a dynamic and collaborative team.

Your future with SMEC and the SJ Group
 

Are you ready to make an impact that matters? As part of a global engineering consultancy with over 6,400 employees across 38 countries, SMEC offers you a unique opportunity to shape a positive future, working on meaningful projects that drive innovation and contribute to a sustainable world. We pride ourselves on being problem solvers, connected to a global network of experts, and united by our purpose: “Real impact, made together.”

As part of the SJ Group, you’ll be a part of an inclusive and diverse workforce, with the chance to grow, and be a part of a culture that encourages collaboration, knowledge sharing and technical excellence. Join us in shaping the future of infrastructure and energy, as we navigate the challenges and opportunities of building a more sustainable world
The Opportunity

We are looking for a creative, inclusive and passionate Global Marketing Leader to drive a holistic, global marketing strategy working closely across our three core sectors, Transport, Water + Environment and Energy. Leading a high performing team and working closely with the Director, Communications and Marketing I+E you will be the architect of our marketing strategy, from base collateral to strategic omnichannel campaigns, you will drive our brand in market and realise incredible results. Your strategy and leadership will enable our entire global team to feel connected, informed, and empowered.

Your key responsibilities will include:
 

Strategic Marketing Leadership – Define and drive the marketing strategy for the Infrastructure + Energy (I+E) business line, ensuring alignment with business objectives, client-centricity, and market opportunities through close collaboration with leadership and sector leads.

Deliver creative, impactful content – Develop and execute engaging, powerful marketing materials, campaigns, and content for a global audience.

Elevate brand presence & Thought Leadership – Identify and drive thought leadership initiatives, build relationships with industry bodies and media, and enhance the external visibility of SMEC and the SJ Group.

End-to-End Project Management: Lead and execute global marketing initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and achieve the desired impact.

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration – Build strong, trusted partnerships with senior leaders and key stakeholders across the business to ensure alignment, drive impactful outcomes, and support strategic goals. Foster a collaborative team culture, working seamlessly with colleagues to deliver cohesive and effective marketing initiatives.

Lead and inspire a global marketing team - Empower, mentor, and lead a high-performing team, understanding and supporting their development and ensuring their success.

What can you bring to the team?

We welcome a diverse skill set that enjoys the challenges of a fast-paced environment with a broad spectrum of work and responsibilities. You will be strategically minded, a strong team player and bring creativity and passion to your work. The ideal applicant will have:

• 10 years marketing experience, with 2 plus years' experience in a similar leadership role
• Exceptional leadership, project management and organisational skills
• Exceptional communication skills and stakeholder management - you will be a skilled and confident communicator able to connect with stakeholders across the global business, both face to face and digitally/via VC
• Proven ability to create and implement strategic marketing campaigns, perform in a fast-paced environment and provide clear reporting on ROI
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify broader cross sector opportunities in line with the core business objectives
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a lateral thinker
• A genuine team player and desire to work collaboratively with the broader team
• Tertiary Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Management or related
• Experience in the Infrastructure + Energy and Resources sectors or engineering environment is desirable

Balanced, practical and healthy: We are committed to creating a culture that embraces and enables you to live the lifestyle you want to. Our goal is to enable all employees to achieve a healthy balance between work and non-work commitments.
We are committed to a flexible workplace, this is a hybrid position based out of our North Sydney office, with two days working from home.
We're invested in you: We focus on setting our people up to succeed. Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with having exceptional people and we are committed to nurturing talent and supporting personal and career development. A solid technical foundation provides the base from which our people then stretch, discover and innovate to ensure deep personal and career satisfaction through multiple career pathway options, development programs, mentorships and external training and global mobility.
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 Sarah De Zilva – [email protected]
All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn't 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!