Lead Water Engineer / Design Manager

AURECON AUSTRALASIA PTY

Wellington, New Zealand
Not specified (assumed to be hybrid based on project nature).
10-15 years water infrastructure experience
Civil and hydraulic design capability
Multi-disciplinary team leadership
Aurecon Australasia is seeking a Lead Water Engineer / Design Manager to oversee the design delivery of various water infrastructure projects in Wellington and Auckland. The ideal candidate should have 10-15 years of experience in water infrastructure, strong leadership skills, and a comprehensive technical background in civil and hydraulic design

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the design delivery of three-waters capital projects including network renewals and resilience upgrades across Wellington and Auckland.
  • Candidates must take ownership of design scope, programme, quality, and technical risk from concept through to construction handover in live operational environments.
  • Aurecon offers an inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work and have their voices heard.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Aurecon Australasia is seeking a Lead Water Engineer / Design Manager to oversee the design delivery of various water infrastructure projects in Wellington and Auckland. The ideal candidate should have 10-15 years of experience in water infrastructure, strong leadership skills, and a comprehensive technical background in civil and hydraulic design.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10-15 years water infrastructure experience
  • Civil and hydraulic design capability
  • Multi-disciplinary team leadership
  • Three-waters asset project delivery
  • Brownfield operational environment experience

Nice-to-have

  • CPEng certification or working towards
  • Autodesk Construction Cloud proficiency
  • MS 365 Copilot usage skills
  • Collaborative delivery model experience
  • Trusted client relationship building

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • CPEng qualification or equivalent
  • 10-15 years delivering water infrastructure projects
  • Experience with council or utility clients in New Zealand

Work Rights

Not specified

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