Senior Principal Engineer, Water – Lead Growth & Strategy
Michael Page
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Job summary
Michael Page partners with a growing utility engineering consultancy to recruit a Lead/Principal Engineer to own Sydney Water Major Projects and Development capability. You will lead a high-performing team, deepen relationships with developers, councils, and contractors, and drive new business opportunities while providing technical leadership.
This senior role offers significant influence over strategy, growth, and profitability within the water division.
Qualifications
- Senior leadership experience in Sydney Water sector and related development projects.
- Ready to take a broader commercial and leadership role.
- Experience building client relationships and winning work.
Responsibilities
- Leading and growing a well-established Sydney Water and WSC capable engineering team
- Developing and strengthening relationships with developers, councils, contractors and key industry stakeholders
- Identifying, securing and delivering new business opportunities
- Providing technical leadership across major development and infrastructure projects
- Mentoring and developing a capable team of engineers and designers
- Contributing to strategic business decisions and future growth initiatives
- Representing the business within the broader Sydney Water market
Skills
Education
Job description
Michael Page partners with a growing utility engineering consultancy to recruit a Lead/Principal Engineer to own Sydney Water Major Projects and Development capability. You will lead a high-performing team, deepen relationships with developers, councils, and contractors, and drive new business opportunities while providing technical leadership.
This senior role offers significant influence over strategy, growth, and profitability within the water division.
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