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About this SJ Graduate Development Program role at SMEC

SMEC · Onsite · Dubai

About SJ:

Surbana Jurong Group is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future.


Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in Surbana Jurong and its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA and SMEC, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future.


Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables.

The Opportunity:

The SJ Graduate Development Program (GDP) in the KSA is a two-year immersive journey designed to propel your career in the built environment across engineering and infrastructure. 


Through structured training, hands-on experience, mentorship, and cross-functional rotations, you’ll gain expertise in technical skills, digital fluency, business acumen, and leadership development.


You will have the opportunity to work alongside industry leaders, engage in real-world projects, and build a strong foundation for a successful career.


Over the two years, you can expect to: 

  • Work on real-world projects and contribute to live infrastructure, engineering, and sustainability projects that shape cities and communities.
  • Learn from the industry's best experts and develop skills in design, project management, digital transformation (BIM, AI), and risk consulting.
  • Corporate consulting exposure by engaging with senior leaders and participating in strategic business discussions to deliver on client-focused solutions.
  • Leadership development opportunities to build your leadership journey through workshops, coaching, and leaders' mentorship.
  • Expand your career network and gain access to global industry professionals, peer learning communities, and cross-functional collaboration opportunities.

As part of the program, you will also be on a quarterly rotation schedule across the business functions and specialist domains, with the opportunity to complete one rotation outside of your base station or country. 


About You:

  • Graduates within the last 2 years
  • 0-2 years working industry experience
  • Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Ability to effectively manage one's time and workload
  • A developed knowledge of analytical methods, tools, and principles

Join us and be part of a future-focused, dynamic program that empowers you to innovate, grow, and lead.

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!

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About SMEC

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world. Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our

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