Water Infrastructure Project Director - Engineering-Led

Eight Recruitment Pty; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Eight Recruitment Pty is seeking a Project Director for water infrastructure projects. You will lead concurrent programs, ensuring safety, schedule, and financial targets are met while guiding a capable team across office and site environments.

You will engage with tendering and commercial teams from bid to delivery, shaping practical, cost-effective solutions and upholding engineering-led delivery standards within a fast-growing, strategic transformation context.

Qualifications

• Background in Tier 2–4 civil or utilities contracting.
• Deep understanding of utilities infrastructure, particularly water and wastewater.
• Ability to add value through early contractor involvement and engineering-led problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage concurrent water infrastructure projects
• Take full accountability for safety, commercial performance, program delivery, and quality outcomes
• Engage closely with the tendering and commercial teams from early bid stage through to completion
• Oversee a strong support team, including dedicated HSEQ resources, post-award commercial and project controls support and a CA or QS on each project
• Manage 6-10 direct reports (depending on the size of projects)
• Report directly to the General Manager
• Work flexibly across office and site (2–3 days expected onsite or in the office each week)

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

Project governance

Bid/tender input

Job description

Eight Recruitment Pty is seeking a Project Director for water infrastructure projects. You will lead concurrent programs, ensuring safety, schedule, and financial targets are met while guiding a capable team across office and site environments.

You will engage with tendering and commercial teams from bid to delivery, shaping practical, cost-effective solutions and upholding engineering-led delivery standards within a fast-growing, strategic transformation context.