Design Manager – Water

Beca Corporate Holdings Limited,; Manurewa; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Auckland is seeking a Design Manager for their Water team, focusing on critical infrastructure projects. This role requires proven experience in water and wastewater design and strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate will manage multi-discipline design teams, ensuring quality outcomes while mentoring junior engineers. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Discounted health insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Social club events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in water and wastewater design, including conveyance pipelines and hydraulic structures.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills with a track record of delivering complex projects.
• Experience with trenchless or low-disruption construction methods is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline design teams and manage design decisions.
• Ensure design outputs are delivered on time and within budget.
• Manage engineering governance processes and collaborate with leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Water and wastewater design

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Chartered status (CPEng) in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Designer Managers – Water. At Beca, we believe infrastructure should serve communities and the environment. As a Design Manager in our Water team, you will lead the design of critical water infrastructure that supports sustainable growth across New Zealand and Australia.

As a Design Manager, you will lead multi-discipline design teams and take full ownership of design decisions across a diverse range of water infrastructure projects. Your role will be central to ensuring that high-quality design outputs are delivered on time and within budget, while aligning with client expectations and project goals.

You will be responsible for managing engineering governance processes, including design reviews, change management, requests for information, and verification and validation activities. Collaboration will be key, as you work closely with leaders across New Zealand, Australia, and Southeast Asia to deliver integrated and innovative solutions. Additionally, you will play a vital role in mentoring junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-discipline design teams and own design decisions for a diverse range of water infrastructure projects.
• Ensure high-quality design outputs are delivered on time and within budget, aligned with client expectations and project goals.
• Manage engineering governance processes, including design reviews, change management, requests for information, and verification and validation activities.
• Collaborate with leaders across New Zealand, Australia, and Southeast Asia to deliver integrated and innovative solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

About you

We welcome applicants with a range of experience levels and backgrounds. If you are passionate about water infrastructure and ready to lead, we encourage you to apply.

• Proven experience in water and wastewater design, including conveyance pipelines, hydraulic structures, pump stations, reservoirs, or treatment facilities.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills, with a track record of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Chartered status (CPEng) in Civil or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Experience with trenchless or low-disruption construction methods is an advantage.
• A collaborative mindset and a commitment to client satisfaction.

What we offer

A career with Beca will provide you with:

• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and caring work environment where you can bring your whole self to work.
• Support with relocation and immigration to suitable applicants.
• Flexible working arrangements to balance your personal / family commitments.
• Opportunities to learn from our industry experts and technical gurus across the Asia Pacific.
• A highly supportive environment of sharing and collaboration.
• Excellent benefits provided to all staff – including discounted health insurance, discounts on gym memberships, and a number of social club events.

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.

About us

Beca is one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design, and engineering consultancies. After a century of operation, we have grown from a family-owned business to one of the most progressive, client-centric professional services consultancies in our region. We have more than 4,000 employees in 24 offices around the world and have delivered projects in more than 70 countries.

“Creative people together transforming our world” is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations, and our purpose - to make everyday better. We create value through understanding and delivering successful solutions, exceptional service and our enduring relationships and use our skills and systems to empower innovation; helping our clients shape communities, optimise their assets and streamline their operations.

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