Technical Director - Water Treatment

AECOM; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6 weeks annual leave

Volunteer leave

Flex public holidays

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Water Treatment Process Lead to join our Water Infrastructure team in Australia. You will provide technical leadership on municipal potable water projects, delivering practical, innovative solutions across a global consultancy.

You will mentor engineers, grow our water treatment capability, and collaborate with ANZ and global leaders to advance client outcomes and market presence in Australia and New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (essential); CPEng and/or RPEQ/RPEV highly regarded.
• 12+ years of water treatment experience with technical leadership.
• Strong understanding of municipal potable water projects.
• Proven ability to build trusted client relationships and identify opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across municipal potable water projects.
• Support the growth of our municipal potable water portfolio across Australia and New Zealand.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners and stakeholders.
• Lead and contribute to major water treatment projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and develop engineers, and attract top talent.
• Collaborate with the ANZ Water Leadership team and global water specialists to share expertise.

Skills

Water treatment

Leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring

Education

Engineering degree

CPEng/RPEQ/RPEV

Job description

Job Description

AECOM’s Water Infrastructure team is seeking a proven Water Treatment Process Lead to join our global team of water process engineering specialists.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about technical excellence and has experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects within a global consulting environment. Our Water Infrastructure team partners with a range of internal and external clients, supporting sustainable outcomes for the communities we serve.

How you’ll make a difference

• Provide technical leadership across municipal potable water projects, applying your water treatment expertise to deliver practical, innovative solutions.
• Support the growth of our municipal potable water portfolio across Australia and New Zealand through client engagement, opportunity development and successful project pursuits.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners and stakeholders, representing our water treatment capabilities in the market.
• Lead and contribute to major water treatment projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Build and grow our water treatment capability by mentoring and developing engineers, and attracting top talent.
• Collaborate with the ANZ Water Leadership team and global water specialists to share expertise, leverage global capability and deliver industry-leading solutions.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree (essential); CPEng and/or RPEQ/RPEV highly regarded.
• Extensive experience (ideally 12+ years) in water treatment, with demonstrated technical leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of municipal potable water projects and the ability to provide technical guidance across complex projects.
• Established market presence, with the ability to build trusted client relationships and identify new opportunities.
• A collaborative leadership style, with a passion for mentoring and developing teams.
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options.
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
• Volunteer and representation leave.
• Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.