Senior Water Technician

Mott Macdonald

The Role

Overview

Lead water monitoring team, manage field operations, analyse data and mentor staff

Key Responsibilities

  • scheduling
  • data analysis
  • equipment install
  • stakeholder collaboration
  • team lead
  • safety compliance

Tasks

-Coordinate scheduling, logistics, and resource planning for field operations -Review and analyse data trends, reporting insights to engineers, scientists, and managers -Manage installation, servicing, and troubleshooting of monitoring equipment -Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver project outcomes -Mentor junior staff and contribute to training and development initiatives -Lead and support a team of Water Technicians in the field -Ensure safety protocols are followed, especially in confined spaces and high-risk environments

Requirements

  • driver’s licence
  • team lead
  • project management
  • safety
  • data analysis
  • hydrology

What You Bring

-A holder of a Full NZ driver’s licence and legally entitled to work in NZ -Confident leading small teams and coordinating field operations -Exposure to project management and client engagement -Safety-focused, with experience working in confined spaces and outdoor environments -Experienced in water network monitoring, instrumentation, or a related field -Skilled in data analysis and reporting, with basic proficiency in Word and Excel -Advanced technical training in hydrology, instrumentation, and hydraulic data analysis

Benefits

-Competitive salary and enhanced KiwiSaver contributions -A supportive, purpose-driven team environment -Opportunities to influence team culture and operational excellence -A pathway to further leadership roles within Mott MacDonald -Opportunities to work on high-impact projects -A global network with local heart

The Company

About Mott Macdonald

-Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision. -Design of major infrastructure and transport systems. -Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities. -History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.

Sector Specialisms

Engineering

Architecture

Bridges

Building services

Building structures

Dams and reservoirs

Geotechnics

Industrialized design and construction

Transportation

Energy

Water

Buildings

Infrastructure

Systems engineering and assurance

Container terminal sector

Marine

Utilities

Heavy Civil

Commercial

Residential

Government