Project Manager M&E

acciona; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking an experienced Project Manager for its Water business in Sydney to lead major water infrastructure projects across Australia. Reporting to senior project leadership, you will manage the full lifecycle from concept through handed over operations and works with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure safety, schedule, budget and quality targets are met.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, drive performance, manage risks, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or allied discipline.
• 10+ years of experience delivering major water infrastructure projects.
• Experience across design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Strong commercial, contractual and financial management capabilities.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of water, wastewater, desalination and related projects across all project phases.
• Manage project scope, programme, budget, resources, risks and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary project teams and foster high performance.
• Develop and maintain strong client, consultant and stakeholder relationships.
• Manage project controls, financial performance, forecasting and reporting.
• Lead risk management, commercial management and contract administration activities.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and operational readiness of assets.
• Drive innovation and sustainable delivery outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Financial management

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

At ACCIONA, we are committed to creating infrastructure solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future. As a global leader in water infrastructure, we deliver some of the world's most complex and innovative desalination, drinking water, wastewater and water recycling projects.

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Water business in Sydney and play a key role in delivering major water infrastructure projects across Australia.

The Opportunity

Reporting to senior project leadership, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams and work closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of water, wastewater, recycled water and desalination projects across all project phases.
• Manage project scope, programme, budget, resources, risks and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities.
• Provide leadership to multidisciplinary project teams and foster a high-performance culture.
• Develop and maintain strong client, consultant and stakeholder relationships.
• Manage project controls, financial performance, forecasting and reporting.
• Lead risk management, commercial management and contract administration activities.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and operational acceptance of water infrastructure assets.
• Drive innovation, continuous improvement and sustainable project delivery outcomes.

Required Skills and Competencies

You are a proven Project Manager with significant experience delivering complex water infrastructure projects and a passion for leading teams and achieving exceptional project outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Degree qualification in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, Industrial or related discipline).
• 10+ years' experience delivering major water, wastewater, recycled water, desalination or related infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience across design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover phases.
• Strong commercial, contractual and financial management capability.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing key stakeholder relationships.
• Sound understanding of WHS, environmental and quality management requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership and negotiation skills.

Highly Regarded

• Experience delivering treatment plants, desalination facilities or water recycling projects.
• Experience in commissioning and operational readiness activities.
• Chartered Engineer, PMP, PRINCE2 or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Experience within EPC and Design & Construct delivery models.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.