Technical Principal, Water Asset Management

WSP; Wellington; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Auckland is seeking a Technical Principal – Water Asset Management to provide technical leadership within our Water team. This senior role focuses on strategy, lifecycle management, investment planning and regulatory readiness, delivering outcomes for clients and stakeholders.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, drive business development, and contribute to thought leadership. This role is based in Auckland with WSP NZ’s strong national presence and global reach.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of 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.
• Current clean driver’s licence.

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, and contribute to thought leadership that strengthens WSP’s market profile.

Skills

Asset management

Water sector experience

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Driver's licence

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification and professional registration

Job description

Job Description

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.

Technical Principal – Water Asset Management - Auckland

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.
• Current clean driver’s licence.

WSP NZ has proudly earned its place among the top five employers to work for in Aotearoa New Zealand, as recognised in Randstad's latest employer survey. In addition, WSP has been listed as one of TIME’s 2023 top 100 companies globally for employees.

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.

With us, you can.

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