Technical Executive, Water

Shape the future of Water at WSP. We’re looking for a hands-on technical leader to drive excellence in design, delivery and innovation across Australia’s most impactful water infrastructure programs. In this senior role, you’ll set the technical vision, guide complex multi‐disciplinary projects from feasibility through to commissioning, and grow capability across a nationally distributed team.

Requirements

• 15+ years’ experience in the technical leadership and delivery of major water projects within consulting, including design management on complex, multi‐disciplinary programs
• Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships and internal networks; confident leading negotiations with water authorities and Tier‐1 and 2 contractors
• Demonstrated experience building and managing teams—including virtual and remote—at local and national scale
• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of optimising project performance, scope and profitability
• Depth of technical expertise across a broad range of water projects (networks, treatment, pumping, storage), with the ability to monitor and manage multiple projects of varying complexity
• Experience pursuing bids and writing winning proposals; contribution to strategic business initiatives
• Demonstrated capability in risk identification and management, and applying Safety‐in‐Design processes and practices across all projects
• A recognised Engineering degree (Civil or Mechanical preferred) with Chartered (CPEng) / RPEQ/RPEV (or eligibility), and previous/current consulting experience

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Inclusive culture where your ideas matter
• Flexible work options
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Extra purchased leave
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Global mobility