Select, manage, and support project design team members (consultants), setting clear expectations and driving performance improvements as needed.
Take ownership of all HSEQ responsibilities, ensuring compliance with company policies, project management plans, and driving negotiations to protect profitability.
Develop, communicate, and adhere to project Design Management Plans, ensuring all team members, suppliers, and subcontractors are aligned.
Lead the bid management process, ensuring design deliverables are completed on time and providing feedback to estimators, construction personnel, and planners.
Liaise with client representatives to understand and manage expectations, ensuring the project meets all technical and performance requirements and that design briefs are fully interpreted and delivered.
Champion innovation and value engineering across all design and bid projects, maintaining a risk register and facilitating risk reviews with designers.
Act as the key communication link between construction teams and designers, promptly communicating changes in scope, design, or methodology.
Requirements
civil engineering
rpeq
water design
stakeholder management
team leadership
value engineering
Applications will only be accepted from candidates who have the right to work in Australia
All successful applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical and criminal history check.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience liaising with clients, authorities, and internal teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent), with professional accreditation (RPEQ or CPEng).
Strong understanding of regulatory, environmental, and industry standards relevant to water infrastructure design and delivery.
Demonstrated experience managing design for water infrastructure projects, such as treatment plants, wastewater facilities, pipelines, and pump stations etc
Proven ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring technical and performance requirements are met for water sector projects.
Current C-Class Driver’s Licence
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Track record of driving innovation and value engineering to optimise outcomes in water-related projects.