Project and Design Manager, Water

Aurecon Group; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking a Project and Design Manager in Perth to drive water and wastewater infrastructure projects across planning, design, construction and commissioning. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, programme and budget, and foster strong client relationships to deliver practical, sustainable solutions.

With 7+ years in water resources and a Civil/Mechanical/Process engineering background, you will work in a consultancy or client-side setting and convey complex

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Process, or related Engineering discipline.
• Approximately 7+ years' experience in water or resources industry with infrastructure experience.
• Experience in consultancy or client-side environments preferred.
• Demonstrated project management experience across one or more stages of the lifecycle.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across planning, design, construction and commissioning.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams on sustaining capital and utility projects across asset classes (networks, pipelines, pump stations, treatment facilities).
• Support successful delivery by managing scope, programme, budget and stakeholder expectations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and develop practical, innovative solutions.
• Collaborate with technical specialists to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients and communities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Strategic thinking

Proactive approach

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Process Engineering degree

Job description

What you’ll do

As a Project and Design Manager in our Water Team based in Perth, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and engineer solutions with people and outcomes in mind.

In this role, you will:

• Deliver a portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across planning, design, construction and commissioning.
• Work with and coordinate multidisciplinary teams on sustaining capital and utility projects across a range of asset classes, including networks, pipelines, pump stations and treatment facilities.
• Support the successful delivery of projects by managing scope, programme, budget and stakeholder expectations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their challenges and helping to develop practical, innovative and sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with technical specialists to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients and communities.

What you’ll bring

• A degree in Civil, Mechanical, Process, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Approximately 7+ years' experience in the water or resources industry, with experience delivering infrastructure or brownfields projects.
• Experience working in a consultancy or Client side preferred.
• Demonstrated project management experience across one or more stages of the project lifecycle.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to understand client needs, think strategically and identify opportunities to add value.
• A proactive approach and a desire to work as part of a high-performing, collaborative team.

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Ready for your next adventure?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective. Our purpose is bringing ideas to life. Learn more about us on our website.