Technical Director Water Treatment

AECOMs Water Infrastructure team is seeking a proven Water Treatment Process Lead to join our global team of water process engineering specialists.

Were looking for someone who is passionate about technical excellence and has experience delivering complex multidisciplinary projects within a global consulting environment. Our Water Infrastructure team partners with a range of internal and external clients supporting sustainable outcomes for the communities we serve.

Come and be part of a growing high-performing team.

How youll make a difference

• Provide technical leadership across municipal potable water projects applying your water treatment expertise to deliver practical innovative solutions.
• Support the growth of our municipal potable water portfolio across Australia and New Zealand through client engagement opportunity development and successful project pursuits.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients industry partners and stakeholders representing our water treatment capabilities in the market.
• Lead and contribute to major water treatment projects collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Build and grow our water treatment capability by mentoring and developing engineers and attracting top talent.
• Collaborate with the ANZ Water Leadership team and global water specialists to share expertise leverage global capability and deliver industry-leading solutions.

Qualifications :

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired but if you dont tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply all applications will be considered.

The qualities that help you thrive

• Engineering degree (essential); CPEng and/or RPEQ/RPEV highly regarded.
• Extensive experience (ideally 12 years) in water treatment with demonstrated technical leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of municipal potable water projects and the ability to provide technical guidance across complex projects.
• Established market presence with the ability to build trusted client relationships and identify new opportunities.
• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing teams.
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach.

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times part-time job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Volunteer and representation leave
• Flex public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities additional health or mental health needs and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected so if this opportunity sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

Experience: years
Vacancy: 1