Water Infrastructure Leader — Technical Principal

WSP in New Zealand; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Technical Principal in Water to lead major water and wastewater projects across Hamilton, the Waikato region and New Zealand. You will shape technical direction, mentor teams, and deliver practical, high-value solutions for communities.

As a recognised expert, you will drive design delivery, lead reviews, and manage complex contracts while fostering capability growth within the team and ensuring project quality from planning through to construction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Civil Engineering (or closely related discipline).
• 15+ years' experience in civil/water infrastructure with NZ standards.
• CPEng registration or working towards.
• Experience managing budgets, risks and contracts.
• Design delivery experience for water supply and wastewater facilities.
• 5+ years in technical/engineering leadership (preferred).
• Clean full driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review studies, plans and reports.
• Act as technical lead for water/wastewater infrastructure, incl. pipelines and pump stations.
• Lead technical reviews and verification for complex projects.
• Undertake reviews from inception to completion to ensure robust solutions.
• Lead design delivery with guidance and verification for future-ready solutions.
• Provide commercial leadership in contracts, risk, and cash flow.

Skills

Water infrastructure

Civil engineering

Leadership

Design delivery

Budget management

Contract management

Education

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Technical Principal in Water to lead major water and wastewater projects across Hamilton, the Waikato region and New Zealand. You will shape technical direction, mentor teams, and deliver practical, high-value solutions for communities.

As a recognised expert, you will drive design delivery, lead reviews, and manage complex contracts while fostering capability growth within the team and ensuring project quality from planning through to construction.