Lead Water Engineer / Design Manager

169

Wellington, New Zealand
Not specified
10-15 years water infrastructure experience
Civil and hydraulic design capability
Three-waters asset project leadership
The Lead Water Engineer / Design Manager position at 169 involves overseeing the design delivery of water infrastructure projects in Wellington and Auckland. Candidates should have extensive experience in water engineering, particularly with three-waters assets, and a strong ability to lead multidisciplinary teams

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.
  • The company fosters an inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work and have their voices heard.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Lead Water Engineer / Design Manager position at 169 involves overseeing the design delivery of water infrastructure projects in Wellington and Auckland. Candidates should have extensive experience in water engineering, particularly with three-waters assets, and a strong ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

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

Nice-to-have

  • CPEng certification or working towards
  • Autodesk Construction Cloud proficiency
  • Strong stakeholder relationship building
  • Collaborative delivery model experience
  • Inclusive and innovative work culture

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • 10-15 years delivering water infrastructure projects
  • CPEng or equivalent professional registration

Work Rights

Not specified

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