Team Leader – Transport Infrastructure Supervision

About the role

As part of SMEC's expanding transport infrastructure portfolio, we are seeking an experienced professional to lead a major road and bridge supervision assignment in Georgia. The successful candidate will provide overall leadership to the supervision team, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure delivery of the project in line with international standards and contractual requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction to the road and bridge supervision team.
• Manage stakeholder relationships and coordinate with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Ensure successful project delivery according to international standards, FIDIC contracts, and contractual obligations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 20 years of professional experience in transport infrastructure projects.
• At least 10 years in senior project leadership, project management, or team leadership roles on major infrastructure assignments.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
• Extensive experience in planning, managing, and delivering major road and transport infrastructure projects.
• At least 10 years of international project experience, preferably across multiple countries.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams on large‑scale highway, expressway, bridge, and transport infrastructure projects.
• Experience working under FIDIC‑based contracts and international engineering standards.
• Previous experience on ADB, World Bank, EBRD, AIIB or other MDB‑funded infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in Central Asia and/or the Caucasus region is strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder engagement, and client management capabilities.
• Excellent English communication and report‑writing skills.