Technical Director, Water

Aurecon; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Technical Director - Water in Perth to lead a portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across WA. You’ll direct multidisciplinary teams, shape design strategies, and drive client value while advancing your career in a high-impact consulting environment.

You’ll bring 20+ years in water, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering complex projects from concept through commissioning.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in water or industrial water projects.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Experience across small and large-scale projects in water/wastewater.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across WA.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with a focus on value and innovation.
• Lead diverse, high-performing teams and contribute to a collaborative culture.

Skills

Water infrastructure

Leadership

Design lifecycle

Client relationships

Education

Degree in civil or mechanical engineering

Job description

At Aurecon, we believe that great ideas come from diverse perspectives. We know that fostering an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged to bring their full selves to work is essential for success. If you're an experienced water professional with a passion for water infrastructure, we invite you to take the next step in your career and join us as a Technical Director - Water in Perth This is your opportunity to take on a senior role where you can make a meaningful impact on our Client's water challenges, collaborate with forward-thinking professionals, and be recognised for your technical excellence and client relationships. Whether you're looking for flexibility, career progression, or the chance to influence the future of water infrastructure, this is the role for you.

Why Aurecon? A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Lead

At Aurecon, we are proud of the diversity within our teams and believe that inclusion drives innovation. As a Technical Director in the water and resources sector, you'll be working alongside talented colleagues who support each other in their professional and personal journeys. We are committed to breaking down barriers and creating a workplace that is welcoming to all genders and backgrounds.

What You'll Lead and Deliver:

In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for working with multi-disciplinary teams in delivering a portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You'll work on a range of exciting and impactful projects across WA, solving our Client's water challenges and bringing innovative solutions to a wide range of cross industry projects.

• Technical Expertise: leads the strategic planning, design and implementation of complex solutions to meet client needs, overseeing a team delivering hundreds of million dollars of capital infrastructure annually. The portfolio includes a combination of Sustaining Capital and Utility projects across all asset classes including pipelines, pump stations, and treatment plant upgrades for both water and wastewater, across whole project lifecycle from planning and design through to construction and commissioning support. Responsible for direction and approval of the final design.
• Client Focus: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met with innovative, cost-effective, sustainable solutions. Understanding their specific challenges and having the ability to interpret and articulate these to give advice on the best for project path forward will be critical to delivery of value.
• Leadership: Builds, inspires and develops diverse and high performing teams, and contribute to a culture where our people can bring ideas to life. Is a role model through their behaviours and decision making, and strives to make others succeed by sharing their experience and expertise.

What You'll Bring to the Table:

This role requires a strong engineering background, as well as a collaborative, client-focused approach. You'll bring:

• Experience in Water Infrastructure: At least 20 years in the water or industrial water industry, with strong experience in both small and large-scale projects.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams, with a focus on professional development and inclusivity.
• Design Expertise: Experience across the full project lifecycle, from concept design and detailed design through to commissioning.
• Communication & Relationship Building: Strong communication skills with a track record of building and nurturing positive client relationships.
• Qualifications: A degree in civil, mechanical, or a related engineering discipline. Chartered Engineer status is desirable, or a commitment to achieving this.

Unlock job insights

Engineering & Project Management Services 5,001-10,000 employees

At Aurecon, we believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities. People who think differently, bring ideas to life and help create a better future for people and the planet.

Across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and Asia, our people work together to tackle complex challenges and deliver infrastructure and solutions that communities depend on.

As a leadership-owned engineering consultancy with no external shareholders, we have the freedom to think differently, take a long-term view and focus on creating lasting value.

We engineer possibilities. The Aurecon Way.

At Aurecon, we believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities. People who think differently, bring ideas to life and help create a better future for people and the planet.

Across Australia, Aotearoa New Zealand and Asia, our people work together to tackle complex challenges and deliver infrastructure and solutions that communities depend on.

As a leadership-owned engineering consultancy with no external shareholders, we have the freedom to think differently, take a long-term view and focus on creating lasting value.

We engineer possibilities. The Aurecon Way.

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