Water Infrastructure Team Lead - Hybrid & Growth

AECOM Corporation; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Extra annual leave

Volunteer leave

Flex public holidays

Job summary

AECOM’s Water Infrastructure team in Cairns is looking for an inspiring and collaborative Team Manager to lead engineers across Australia, New Zealand and our global network, delivering sustainable water solutions across planning, design and operations. You’ll mentor, engage clients and foster a high-performing team culture.

Join us to shape complex, nationally significant projects, build partnerships with public and private sector clients, and grow a rewarding long-term career in a flexible,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with CPEng and/or RPEQ.
• Experience in water infrastructure and a consulting environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Leadership, mentoring, and collaboration skills.
• Commercial and strategic acumen for profitability and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the team to drive growth, innovation, and top-tier performance.
• Foster client partnerships and expand AECOM’s market presence.
• Cultivate a collaborative, safe, and high-performing team culture while mentoring engineers.
• Guide financial and operational success through planning, alignment, and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Client engagement

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Civil or Mechanical Eng

Job description

AECOM’s Water Infrastructure team in Cairns is looking for an inspiring and collaborative Team Manager to lead engineers across Australia, New Zealand and our global network, delivering sustainable water solutions across planning, design and operations. You’ll mentor, engage clients and foster a high-performing team culture.

Join us to shape complex, nationally significant projects, build partnerships with public and private sector clients, and grow a rewarding long-term career in a flexible,