Water Design Manager

Mott MacDonald; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and agile work atmosphere

Discretionary performance bonuses

Life and salary continuance insurance

Extra annual leave option

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Mott MacDonald's Water Design Manager in Brisbane leads water and wastewater design from concept to detailed design, ensuring governance and compliance with standards. The role mentors engineers, collaborates with project managers, and supports client relationships and bids across the Queensland water market.

You will contribute to continuous improvement in design processes, safety, and innovation while integrating with the NG4D program and offshore delivery where appropriate.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil / Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience leading water infrastructure design projects in Australia.
• Strong understanding of SEQ Water, local councils and utility standards.
• Demonstrated capability in technical leadership, design assurance and team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the technical design and delivery of water and wastewater projects from concept through to detailed design.
• Provide technical governance, review and sign-off of design outputs in line with Australian Standards and client requirements.
• Manage, mentor and develop design engineers and technical specialists.
• Partner with project managers and clients to manage scope, programme, risk and quality.
• Support business development, bids and client relationship management across the QLD water market.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in design processes, safety and innovation.

Skills

Leadership in water design

Design governance

Design assurance

Team management

Education

Civil/Environmental Engineering degree

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Brisbane, QLD, AU Sunshine Coast, QLD, AU

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Water

Job Ref: 13840

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward‑thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Mott MacDonald's Water team has an exciting opportunity for a Water Design Manager in the Brisbane Office. We have recently been appointed onto the fully integrated ambitious Next Generation for Delivery program with Urban Utilities. Spanning up to 10 years, NG4D will see the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, network, and treatment infrastructure across Urban Utilities’ South East Queensland operational area, This initiative will help address some of the most pressing challenges facing the region, including climate change, population growth, and ageing infrastructure. Read more: Mott MacDonald to help shape South East Queensland’s water future through NG4D partnership | Mott MacDonald

This role will interface with local delivery teams providing digital engineering on project and technical support to other staff, as well as liaise with the Global Delivery Service team for offshore delivery of digital engineering on projects.

• Lead and oversee the technical design and delivery of water and wastewater projects from concept through to detailed design
• Provide technical governance, review and sign‑off of design outputs in line with Australian Standards and client requirements
• Manage, mentor and develop design engineers and technical specialists
• Partner with project managers and clients to manage scope, programme, risk and quality
• Support business development, bids and client relationship management across the QLD water market
• Contribute to continuous improvement in design processes, safety and innovation

About You

• Degree in Civil / Environmental Engineering or related discipline
• Proven experience leading water infrastructure design projects in Australia
• Strong understanding of SEQ Water, local councils and utility standards (highly desirable)
• Demonstrated capability in technical leadership, design assurance and team management

CPEng / RPEQ (or ability to obtain) preferred

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work‑life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments
• A competitive salary complemented by Discretionary Group and Personal Performance Bonuses for eligible employees
• Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times
• Opportunities to enhance your work‑life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more

Employee Ownership

• Our employee ownership model means no external investors, just us, creating a culture of shared success.
• Our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, giving them a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses.
• As your career grows, so does your stake, recognising your long‑term impact and contribution.
• Your voice matters, with the opportunity to connect directly with senior leadership through formal channels to help shape our future.
• As a senior role, you will have a direct pathway towards ownership from day 1

You’ve got this!

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible.