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Technical Director - Water Infrastructure (Civil)

AECOM Sunshine Coast, QLD Hybrid senior full-time

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Description

Come grow with AECOM, a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company. As a Technical Director - Water Infrastructure (Civil), you'll provide technical leadership across major water infrastructure projects, act as a trusted advisor to clients, lead multidisciplinary teams, and mentor engineers.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical leadership across major water infrastructure projects from planning and design through to delivery.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to water utilities, local government and private sector clients, helping solve complex infrastructure challenges.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, technically robust and commercially successful project outcomes.
  • Provide technical assurance and governance on complex water, wastewater and recycled water projects.
  • Mentor and develop engineers and future technical leaders across the business.
  • Strengthen client relationships and support the continued growth of AECOM's Water business in South East Queensland.

Qualifications:

  • Extensive experience delivering complex water infrastructure projects across water, wastewater and integrated water management systems.
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications & RPEQ certification, with the ability to provide technical review and sign-off on engineering outcomes.
  • Strong client leadership skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and influence strategic decisions.
  • A collaborative approach to leading and mentoring multidisciplinary teams.
  • The ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to a wide range of stakeholders.
  • A passion for technical excellence, innovation and developing sustainable solutions for communities.

Benefits:

  • Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, 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.

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