Head of Hydraulic Engineering & Growth

Woolacotts Consulting Engineers

Sydney

On-site

AUD 260,000 - 380,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Woolacotts Consulting Engineers is seeking a Principal Hydraulic Engineer to join the senior leadership team in Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane. You will lead the hydraulic engineering capability, build strong client relationships, win and deliver projects, mentor a team, and shape the future direction of the practice.

The firm has a 90-year history and a track record across aviation, health, community infrastructure and commercial sectors.

Qualifications

Degree in Engineering, preferably with hydraulic/building services engineering qualification.
15+ years' relevant professional experience.
Strong knowledge of relevant Australian Standards, codes and industry practices.
Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of hydraulic engineering projects.
Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
Demonstrated business development and project-winning capability.
Commercial awareness and an understanding of project financial performance.
CPEng, NER, RPEQ or equivalent professional accreditation, or the ability to obtain the appropriate accreditation.
A proactive, commercially minded and entrepreneurial approach.

Responsibilities

Lead and grow the hydraulic engineering discipline within Woolacotts.
Develop and maintain relationships with existing clients and establish new client relationships.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities and convert them into successful projects.
Take responsibility for the successful delivery of hydraulic engineering projects from inception through to completion.
Provide high-level technical advice and engineering solutions to clients and project teams.
Lead, mentoring and developing hydraulic engineers and other technical staff.
Work collaboratively with our structural and civil engineering teams to deliver integrated multidisciplinary solutions.
Manage project resources, programme, budgets and commercial outcomes.
Support the broader senior leadership team in the continued growth and development of Woolacotts.
Represent Woolacotts with clients, architects, builders, developers and other industry stakeholders.
Maintaining high professional and technical standards across hydraulic engineering services.