Governance

Our objective is to protect and uphold internationally proclaimed human rights. SMEC is a United Nations Global Compact corporate participant and incorporates the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact into its business initiatives.

Through a broad range of policies, procedures and frameworks, SMEC fully supports and advocates for the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights.

SMEC has a Modern Slavery Policy which confirms its commitment to addressing risks of modern slavery within its operations and supply chains and provides a framework for SMEC to prevent, mitigate and, where appropriate, remedy modern slavery within its operations and supply chain.

SMEC’s modern slavery framework includes a commitment from the Board of Directors, supply chain mapping, risk based due diligence, training, a grievance mechanism consistent with the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) guidance, remediation and continued improvement.

SMEC implemented risk based enhanced modern slavery due diligence on its suppliers and continues to gain a deeper knowledge of our supply chain to identify and mitigate any potential adverse human rights impacts in our supply chain.

Eradication of Forced Labour

SMEC is committed to the elimination of all forced and compulsory labour. We comply with all national and international employment legislation and protocols to ensure the highest standards of protection for our employees. Our Code of Conduct ensures that ethical employment and labour practices are implemented across our organisation. Through its modern slavery framework and due diligence, SMEC is also committed to the identification and remediation of such practices within its supply chain.

Child Protection Policy

SMEC maintains a zero-tolerance policy in relation to child exploitation and abuse. Child Protection Policy training and police checks for those working with children is mandatory for all SMEC employees. We continue to review our Child Protection Policy and associated processes and practices to ensure rigorous compliance with the standards set out by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

SMEC prohibits Bribery and Corruption in all of the SMEC Group’s business dealings in every country. This prohibition also applies to consultants and third parties who deal with others on behalf of the SMEC.

Employees are strictly prohibited from offering, promising, giving, receiving and authorising of any benefits, directly or indirectly to any person or organisation to improperly influence and obtain business or an advantage.

These include:

• Misuse of position
• Give or receive any gifts which include, but not limited to entertainment, hospitality, travel and accommodation
• Providing any donations or contributions of cash or in-kind donations/contributions on behalf of SMEC to any political parties, officials, campaigns or affiliated organisations
• Making any charitable contributions or sponsorships that do not comply with the requirements of the company’s Charitable Donation and Sponsorship Procedure
• Participate in any fraudulent, misleading, deceptive, coercive or collusive practices.

At SMEC, we are dedicated to safeguarding our Information and Communications Technology (ICT) resources from accidental or malicious disclosure, modification, destruction, or theft, while maintaining the open information-sharing ethos of our organisation. To achieve this, we have established a comprehensive framework of policies, procedures, guidelines, and advanced technological measures.

Robust Security Measures

We employ a variety of security measures to protect personal, organisational, and client information, including but not limited to:

• Identity security: we use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) measures to verify user identities and Privileged Access Management (PAM) help secures critical systems, such as NextGen firewalls and ERP, by controlling and monitoring privileged access
• Enterprise-Grade Backup and Disaster Recovery (DR): Utilises cloud-based repositories for data protection, with formal annual DR exercises to ensure preparedness
• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR): Protects computers and servers against malicious activities and detects suspicious behaviour
• Secure Email Gateway: Prevents phishing attacks, spam and malware distribution over email
• Managed Security Services (MSS): Tier 1 security partners providing 24/7 IT security management, monitoring and maintenance
• Internet Security: Protects user’s endpoint and identity by monitoring and controlling internet browsing activity.

The Board of Directors is responsible for formulating SMEC’s strategic direction and ensuring robust corporate governance.

The Board is committed to maintaining an appropriate system of governance and risk management applicable to all SMEC’s locations, business units and functional groups; maintaining the integrity of SMEC’s assets, people and reporting, and complying with legal obligations in all jurisdictions in which SMEC operates. The Board has two permanent committees – the Audit and Risk Committee and the Remuneration and Nominations Committee. Each has written terms of reference and is subject to annual review by the Board.

The SMEC Board has a written charter outlining its responsibilities and governance framework. All Directors are required to retire at the fourth Annual General Meeting following their appointment, except for the Managing Director.

SMEC Australia Pty Ltd Board Members

Felicity Harris
Director

Alfred Fox
Director

Peter Martin
Secretary

Philip Wilcox
Secretary

SMEC Holdings Board Members

Hari Poologasundram
Director

Philip Wilcox
Secretary

Peter Martin
Secretary

SJHA Board Members

Hari Poologasundram
Director

Philip Cheok
Director

Peter Martin
Secretary

Philip Wilcox
Secretary

2024 Management Committee

Hari Poologasundram
Chief Executive, Infrastructure + Energy

James Phillis
Chief Operating Officer, Infrastructure + Energy

Felicity Harris
Global Lead, Finance, Infrastructure + Energy

Trevor Sullivan
Senior Executive Director, Transport

Suzanne Gibbs
Global Lead, Marketing & Communications, Infrastructure + Energy

Karen Quinlan
Global Lead, People & Culture, Infrastructure + Energy

Wooi Leong
Senior Executive Director, Energy

Jonothan Powell
Director, Global Clients & Partnerships

Peter Martin
Director, Legal and Commercial

Corin Mitchell
Executive Director, IFI Group

Acknowledgment of exceptional service

Bob Tilbury

Senior Executive Director, Water + Environment

At the start of 2025, Bob Tilbury left the business due to personal reasons. We want to acknowledge his unwavering dedication and exceptional contribution to SMEC over ten years. We are deeply grateful for his leadership and commitment throughout his career.

The Audit and Risk Committee assists the Board with financial reporting, managing SMEC’s material risks and ensuring that financial information is accurate and timely. The Audit and Risk Committee must have at least three members, consist only of Non-Executive Directors, have a majority of independent Directors, and have an independent Chair (who is not the Chair of the Board).

The Remuneration and Nominations Committee works to ensure that SMEC secures, motivates, and retains highly skilled and diverse senior executives and employees. The Remuneration and Nominations Committee must have at least three members, consist only of Non-Executive Directors, have a majority of independent Directors, and have an independent Chair.

The Global Sustainability Council (GSC), comprising representatives from member companies and the regions SMEC operates in, will consolidate our sustainability efforts, drive our commitment across all levels of the organisation, and place us in the best position to advise our clients in their journeys towards net zero.

Kate Drews
Council Chair, ANZ

Rebecca Miller
Member, ANZ

Philip Cheok
Member, ASIA

Peter Martin
Member, AMEP

Philip Wilcox
Executive Sponsor

Joshua Tay
Investor Representative, Temasek

• A United Commercial and Allied Employers Association
• Asset Management Council (Australia)
• Association of Land Development Engineers
• Australasian Corrosion Association
• Australasian Rail Association
• Australian Airports Association
• Australian Institute of Landscape Architects
• Australian Institute of Traffic Planning Management (AITPM)
• Australian Tunnelling Society
• Australian Geomechanics Society
• Australian National Committee on Large Dams (ANCOLD)
• Australian Water Association
• Committee for Geelong
• Committee for Sydney (Australia)
• Committee for Melbourne (Australia)
• Consult Australia
• Consulting Surveyors New South Wales
• Consulting Surveyors Victoria
• Diversity in Tunnelling
• Facilities Management of Australia (FMA)
• Global Compact Network Australia (GCNA)
• Infrastructure Partnerships Australia
• Infrastructure Sustainability Council
• Institution of Surveyors Victoria
• International Development Contractors Community
• National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)
• New South Wales Business Chamber (Australia)
• Permanent Way Institute – QLD Chapter
• Permanent Way Institute – NSW Chapter
• Planning Institute Australia
• Power of Engineering
• Property Council of Australia (PCA)
• Roads Australia
• Supply Nation (Australia)
• Tertiary Education Facilities Management of Australia (TEFMA)
• Urban Development Institute of Australia
• Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association of Australia

• Association of Consulting Engineers Malaysia
• Association of Geotechnical & Geoenvironmental Specialists (Hong Kong)
• Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council
• Australian New Zealand Chamber of Commerce, Philippines
• British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP)
• Council of Engineering Consultants of the Philippines
• Ikatan Nasional Konsultan Indonesia (National Association of Indonesian Consultants)
• Indonesia Australia Business Chambers
• Malaysia Australia Business Council
• Papua New Guinea Chamber Mines and Petroleum
• The Association of Consulting Engineers of Hong Kong (ACEHK)

• Association of Consulting Engineers Botswana
• Association of Consulting Engineers of Namibia
• Association of Consulting Engineers Zambia
• Association of Tanzania Employers
• Consulting Engineers South Africa
• Department of Petroleum Resources (Nigeria)
• Engineering Institution of Zambia
• Engineers Registration Board, Tanzania
• Federation of Kenya Employers
• Ghana Institution of Engineers
• Institution of Engineers Rwanda
• Institute of Municipal Engineering of Southern Africa
• International Union of Soil Sciences, Nigeria
• National Construction Industry Council, Malawi
• National Environmental Standard & Regulations Enforcement Agency of Nigeria
• Nigeria Institute of Soil Science
• Petroleum Authority of Uganda
• PPDA - Public Procurement and Disposal Authority Uganda
• Soil Science Society of Nigeria
• South African Bureau of Standards
• South African Road Federation
• Uganda National Chamber of Commerce (Uganda)
• Water Institute of Southern Africa

• AIC Membership (Asociación de Empresas, Consultoras de Ingeniería de Chile - AIC A.G.)
• British Dams Society
• Professional Engineers Ontario

• Consulting Engineering Association of India
• Delhi Chamber of Commerce
• National Energy Services Company
• Pakistan Engineering Council

• British Hydropower Association
• Environment Analyst
• International Hydropower Association
• International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA)