Water Infrastructure BU Lead — Growth & Strategy

Michael Page; Sydney; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short term incentive bonus

Profit Share Bonus

Flexible senior leadership role

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Business Unit Lead to own the Sydney Water Major Projects and Development capability. The role focuses on leading a high-performing engineering team, securing new work, and shaping strategic growth.

You will work closely with developers, councils, and key industry stakeholders to drive profitable outcomes. The opportunity offers significant autonomy, a clear growth path, and a platform to influence the direction of water infrastructure projects across

Qualifications

• Extensive experience delivering Sydney Water and/or development-related projects.
• Strong relationships across developers, councils, contractors and industry stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and win new work.
• Commercial acumen and client management expertise.
• Proven leadership and team development capability.
• A passion for growing people, projects and business performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a well-established Sydney Water and WSC capable engineering team.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with developers, councils, contractors and key industry stakeholders.
• Identify, secure and deliver new business opportunities.
• Provide technical leadership across major development and infrastructure projects.
• Mentor and develop a capable team of engineers and designers.
• Contribute to strategic business decisions and future growth initiatives.
• Represent the business within the broader Sydney Water market.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Water infrastructure

Strategic planning

Mentoring / team development

Job description

Michael Page is seeking an experienced Business Unit Lead to own the Sydney Water Major Projects and Development capability. The role focuses on leading a high-performing engineering team, securing new work, and shaping strategic growth.

You will work closely with developers, councils, and key industry stakeholders to drive profitable outcomes. The opportunity offers significant autonomy, a clear growth path, and a platform to influence the direction of water infrastructure projects across