Principal Hydraulic Engineer: Build & Lead Growth

Woolacotts Consulting Engineers; Sydney; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Woolacotts Consulting Engineers in Sydney CBD NSW is seeking a Principal Hydraulic Engineer to lead and grow the hydraulic engineering capability. You will join our senior leadership team, developing client relationships, winning and delivering projects, and mentoring a growing team.

The role offers a pathway to shape the future direction of an established Australian consultancy, with opportunities to work across interstate projects while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, preferably hydraulic/building services.
• 15+ years' relevant professional experience, exceptional candidates considered with less.
• Strong knowledge of Australian Standards, codes and industry practices.
• Demonstrated 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 understanding of project financial performance.
• Experience leading, mentoring and developing engineers and staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• CPEng, NER, RPEQ or equivalent accreditation, or eligibility to obtain.
• Proactive, commercially minded and entrepreneurial approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the hydraulic engineering discipline within Woolacotts.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and establish new ones.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and convert them into projects.
• Oversee successful delivery of hydraulic projects from inception to completion.
• Provide high-level technical advice and engineering solutions.
• Mentor and develop hydraulic engineers and technical staff.
• Collaborate with structural and civil teams for integrated solutions.
• Manage resources, programme, budgets and commercial outcomes.
• Support senior leadership in growth and development of the practice.
• Represent Woolacotts with clients, architects, builders and developers.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Strategic thinking

Education

Engineering degree (hydraulic/building services)

Job description

Woolacotts Consulting Engineers in Sydney CBD NSW is seeking a Principal Hydraulic Engineer to lead and grow the hydraulic engineering capability. You will join our senior leadership team, developing client relationships, winning and delivering projects, and mentoring a growing team.

The role offers a pathway to shape the future direction of an established Australian consultancy, with opportunities to work across interstate projects while maintaining high professional standards.