Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Principal Water Engineer
Lead water servicing coordination, design & delivery for NSW projects with Sydney Water.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Water Servicing Coordinator Team Leader role, requiring a civil engineering degree, involves small to large water‑related projects for private and public clients. The position works closely with the New South Wales water design team and the national Australian Water team, and assists in business development and proposal preparation. • Coordinate water‑on‑water infrastructure projects from planning through delivery, including original applications and design approvals with Sydney Water. • Liaise with developers, multidisciplinary teams and Sydney Water to obtain design approvals and ensure project compliance. • Support business development by preparing proposals under the direction of team leaders. • Manage and mentor multidisciplinary teams on complex water, wastewater and stormwater projects. • Provide advisory services to developers on land subdivisions, buildings, roads and rail projects. • Ensure adherence to the firm’s quality assurance and safety processes across all project phases.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project coordination
- ▸design approvals
- ▸proposal development
- ▸team management
- ▸advisory services
- ▸qa safety
What You Bring
The ideal candidate is an experienced water engineer eager to grow within a multidisciplinary consultancy that delivers advisory services to developers and operates under rigorous quality‑assurance and safety controls. • Hold a civil engineering degree and Water Servicing accreditation Category C3 or higher. • Demonstrate experience in Sydney Water asset planning and design for wastewater, water and stormwater systems. • Experience with building plan approval stamping, on‑site inspections and WSC delivery works.
Requirements
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸c3 accreditation
- ▸asset planning
- ▸plan stamping
- ▸water engineer
- ▸quality assurance
Benefits
The firm employs brilliant people who combine diverse skills and experiences, offering support from global specialists and numerous opportunities to learn and grow. Working as a connected global team, employees deliver impactful projects that shape the future. Mott MacDonald offers a fantastic opportunity to develop technical and management skills, with prospects for career progression and team expansion. For broader career paths, the firm can provide roles in project management, business development, line management, mentoring and resource management. Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, providing a supportive environment that values work‑life balance, equity and a wide range of identities, including First Nations people, those with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ community members, and others. The company endorses a diverse and inclusive workplace and invites interested candidates to apply. • Benefit from an agile working environment with flexible work options, comprehensive insurance coverage, employee resource groups, annual health checks and ongoing professional development.
Work Environment
Hybrid