Senior Water Infrastructure Technical Principal

Wsp In New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Technical Principal - Water to lead and influence water and wastewater projects across New Zealand. You will serve as a respected engineering leader, shaping planning through construction while mentoring others and contributing to regional outcomes.

With a strong track record in water infrastructure and experience in design delivery, you will guide multidisciplinary teams, ensure quality, and provide commercial leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 15+ years' professional experience in civil and/or water infrastructure.
• Registration as CPEng or equivalent (or actively working towards).
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing budgets, risk and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and/or technically reviewing studies, plans and reports.
• Acting as a technical lead in water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Leading the technical review and verification process for complex projects.
• Undertaking technical reviews from inception through to completion.
• Leading design delivery with technical guidance and review.
• Providing commercial leadership including management of contracts and cash flow.

Skills

Leadership

Technical excellence

Project management

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Job description

WSP is seeking a Technical Principal - Water to lead and influence water and wastewater projects across New Zealand. You will serve as a respected engineering leader, shaping planning through construction while mentoring others and contributing to regional outcomes.

With a strong track record in water infrastructure and experience in design delivery, you will guide multidisciplinary teams, ensure quality, and provide commercial leadership.