Manager - Water Infrastructure, Sydney

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working conditions

Competitive package + benefits

Job summary

SMEC in Sydney is seeking a Manager – Water Infrastructure to lead the Sydney water business, taking ownership and driving growth across water projects locally and internationally.

The successful candidate will bring Chartered Professional Engineer status, 10+ years of water infrastructure experience, and proven capability in proposals, client relations and team leadership. Flexible work arrangements and a competitive package are offered.

Qualifications

• Chartered Professional Engineer with engineering degree and proven leadership abilities.
• Minim 10 years’ experience in Water Infrastructure within consultancy or similar.
• Experience delivering water infrastructure projects and preparing proposals.

Responsibilities

• Identify, win and deliver water infrastructure projects.
• Lead and grow the Sydney water team through client relationships and BD activity.
• Manage commercial performance and project delivery quality.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Project management

Education

Chartered Professional Engineer

Engineering degree

Job description

## Manager - Water Infrastructure, SydneyApply: Sydney: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 1, 2026 (29 days left to apply): JR119004* **Key leadership opportunity in an established water infrastructure business*** **Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects both locally and internationally*** **Flexible working conditions and attractive package + benefits** ## **About SMEC** SMEC provides unique opportunities to work on iconic industry projects with experienced colleagues and leadership teams. We support and empower employees to drive innovation initiatives within a well-established and growing organisation. **Infrastructure** At SMEC, we understand that our continued success within the infrastructure market is the result of building long-term client relationships. We listen and understand the specific needs of our clients and deliver a complete value chain of services to provide sustainable solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide. ## **The role** We are seeking a high performing water professional who wishes to take the next step into a **leadership position** managing the Sydney business. As **Manager – Water Infrastructure, Sydney** this is an opportunity to take **ownership of the business and drive growth** areas within Water Infrastructure. The successful candidate will have highly competent management and business development (e.g. industry profiling activities; sourcing new clients; repeat work from existing clients) skills to expand the water team capability in the region and source business opportunities to support the ongoing activities of a leading multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy. With a minimum of 10 years' industry experience, you will play a key role in: * Identifying, winning and delivering water infrastructure projects* Contributing to the growth of the team through targeted client relationship management and business development activity* Managing the commercial performance of the team* Effectively managing and leading the team to ensure optimal performance, resourcing, retention and professional development* Providing input to projects at a project management and/or review level to achieve reliable project performance in terms of both timeliness and quality **Suitable applicants will have/be:** * Chartered Professional Engineer* Tertiary qualification in Engineering* 10+ years’ professional industry experience in Water Infrastructure* Experience of delivering technical projects within a consultancy environment both in a Design and Project management capacity.* The ability to prepare successful proposals with the correct scope and budget* The ability to submit technical reports to a high standard requiring minimal correction; and provide final review of reports As an inclusive and growing organisation, SMEC is committed to building a global community of talented professionals and thought leaders.We recognise the value and importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and look for people with different backgrounds, skills and expertise to drive innovation and shared learning across our growing global network. ## **What we offer** When you join SMEC, you will have the opportunity to embrace your creativity and drive change across the business. Working with clients and partners, you will be part of an organisation that helps to shape our communities, industries and the global landscape.Our recent growth has provided new and exciting opportunities for our people, our employees enjoy a consistent flow of significant projects, end-to-end responsibilities and are motivated by meaningful work. **Link to benefits:** http://www.smec.com/en\\_au/careers/your-career-with-SMEC ## **How to apply** All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the \"Apply Now\" link below and follow the prompts.For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact**[e-mail]** To find out more about SMEC, please visit our website at http://www.smec.com/en\\_au**All recruitment activities go through our Resourcing function and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SMEC employees/managers; we do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.**