Technical Principal, Water Asset Management

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Auckland seeks a Senior Technical Principal to lead the Water Asset Management practice, driving strategy, lifecycle planning and investment decisions. You will guide clients toward resilient, compliant water assets while mentoring teams and shaping standout solutions.

The role offers a senior leadership path within WSP’s Water team, with opportunities to influence industry standards and foster client relationships across regulatory contexts.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years' professional experience in asset management, water services, utilities and/or advisory consulting.
• Demonstrated experience in water supply and/or wastewater asset management.
• Strong understanding of ISO 55000/55001 and asset management system thinking.
• Understanding of New Zealand water sector drivers, reform and information disclosure requirements.
• Proven ability to work with clients, senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead water asset management services across strategy, planning, lifecycle management, investment, risk, resilience, performance and asset information.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with water sector clients and regulated suppliers, support business development.
• Contribute to thought leadership that strengthens WSP's market profile.

Skills

Asset management

Water sector

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification and professional registration or accreditation

Job description

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Technical Principal, Water Asset Management

Technical Principal – Water Asset Management - Auckland

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

As the premier design, engineering and environmental consultancy in Aotearoa New Zealand, WSP exists to future-proof our cities and environment. We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,500 expert professionals in 35 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal or Technical Principal – Water Asset Management to join our Water team in Auckland. In this senior role, you will provide technical leadership for WSP's Water Asset Management practice, helping clients improve asset performance, resilience, investment planning and regulatory readiness.

You will lead water asset management services across strategy, planning, lifecycle management, investment, risk, resilience, performance and asset information. You will also build trusted advisor relationships with water sector clients and regulated suppliers, support business development, and contribute to thought leadership that strengthens WSP's market profile.

About you:

• Relevant tertiary qualification and professional registration or accreditation.
• Minimum of 15 years' professional experience in asset management, water services, utilities and/or advisory consulting.
• Demonstrated experience in water supply and/or wastewater asset management.
• Strong understanding of ISO 55000/55001 and asset management system thinking.
• Understanding of New Zealand water sector drivers, reform and information disclosure requirements.
• Proven ability to work with clients, senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.