Senior Water Infrastructure Lead

Gallagher Group; Waikato; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Hamilton, Waikato, is seeking a Technical Principal in Water to lead major water and wastewater projects across the region. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, guiding design, risk, and client outcomes.

You will mentor teams, drive technical excellence, review complex infrastructure work, and contribute to a culture that delivers practical, long-lasting solutions for New Zealand communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering is required or closely related discipline.
• 15+ years' professional experience in civil/water infrastructure with knowledge of NZ standards and legislation.
• Registration as CPEng or equivalent (or working towards).
• Strong commercial awareness with budgets, risk and contracts.
• Design/construction/supervision experience in water supply and wastewater infrastructure including pipelines, pump stations and treatment facilities.
• Preferably 10+ years in a design delivery discipline.
• Preferably 5+ years in a technical or engineering leadership position.
• A current, clean full driver''s licence.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and/or technically reviewing studies, plans and reports.
• Acting as a technical lead in water and wastewater infrastructure, with expertise in large pipelines, trenchless installation, pump stations and underground structures.
• Leading the technical review and verification process for complex water infrastructure projects, coordinating multidisciplinary inputs.
• Undertaking technical reviews from inception through to completion to ensure robust, valuable solutions.
• Leading design delivery through technical guidance, design verification and review for future-ready solutions.
• Providing commercial leadership, including management of contracts, risk, variations, cash flow and sub-consultancy arrangements.

Skills

Leadership

Technical excellence

Client-focused delivery

Commercial awareness

Budget and risk management

Water infrastructure expertise

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

CPEng registration

Driver's licence

Job description

WSP in Hamilton, Waikato, is seeking a Technical Principal in Water to lead major water and wastewater projects across the region. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, guiding design, risk, and client outcomes.

You will mentor teams, drive technical excellence, review complex infrastructure work, and contribute to a culture that delivers practical, long-lasting solutions for New Zealand communities.