Senior / Intermediate Hydraulic Consultant

We are currently seeking three motivated professionals to join a growing building services design team, specialising in hydraulic and plumbing design across commercial, healthcare, education, and infrastructure projects. The open positions include

- Senior Hydraulic Consultant – designed for experienced professionals (8–10+ years) who can lead projects end-to-end, manage stakeholders, and guide design teams.
- Intermediate Hydraulic Consultant – suited to candidates with at least 3-5 years' experience and a plumbing or on-site background, looking to step into a more client-facing and design-led role.

These roles offer the opportunity to work on high-profile projects, contribute to well-coordinated and constructible designs, and be part of a company that values both technical excellence and practical, real-world experience.

1. Senior Hydraulic Consultant (Plumbing Design)

Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide

Industry: Building Services / Construction Engineering

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority: Senior

About the Company

A national player in multidisciplinary construction and design, this company delivers complex building services solutions from concept through to delivery. The design team plays a key role in maintaining buildability, cost-efficiency, and code compliance across all phases of a project.

Role Overview

As a Senior Hydraulic Consultant, you’ll be a key technical leader in the design team. You’ll lead projects from front-end engagement through to delivery, manage client relationships, and ensure technically sound, constructible designs. Candidates with a plumbing trade background and strong site experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead hydraulic design and documentation across major commercial and institutional projects.
- Serve as the main point of contact for clients, consultants, and internal teams.
- Review and approve drawings, calculations, and specifications.
- Mentor junior and intermediate staff, supporting their technical growth.
- Provide technical support during construction – site coordination, RFIs, design adjustments.
- Drive design quality and consistency across projects.
- Participate in project planning, resourcing, and delivery reviews.

Skills & Experience

- 8–10+ years’ experience in hydraulic services design.
- Plumbing trade background or significant on-site experience preferred.
- Strong technical proficiency in plumbing and drainage systems, codes, and constructability.
- Confident leading client meetings, resolving design issues, and managing project timelines.
- Experienced in Revit and/or AutoCAD and BIM coordination workflows.
- Leadership skills with the ability to mentor, influence, and deliver results.

1. Intermediate Hydraulic Consultant (Plumbing Design)

Location: Sydney, NSW

Industry: Building Services / Construction Engineering

Employment Type: Full-time

Seniority: Intermediate 3-5 years Experience

About the Company

An established and growing design and construction consultancy delivering large-scale hydraulic and plumbing projects across Australia. The business is known for its practical, construction-aware designs and its deep connection to on-site execution.

Role Overview

This role is ideal for someone with a plumbing trade background or significant on-site experience, who has transitioned into design consulting. You will take ownership of the hydraulic design process, liaise directly with clients, and support project delivery from initial brief to construction documentation.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver detailed hydraulic and plumbing designs (sanitary, stormwater, trade waste, water supply, gas, etc.).
- Interface directly with clients and project teams to understand requirements and present solutions.
- Apply practical construction knowledge to improve buildability and reduce rework.
- Attend site visits as required to support design development and issue resolution.
- Coordinate with other disciplines (structural, architectural, mechanical).
- Contribute to project planning, tracking deliverables and deadlines.

Skills & Experience

- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in hydraulic design, with plumbing/site background preferred.
- Strong working knowledge of NCC, AS/NZS 3500 and related codes.
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and documentation processes.
- Strong interpersonal skills – confident engaging with clients and site teams.
- Highly organised, capable of supporting multiple projects concurrently.

How to Apply: If you are ready to elevate your career and contribute to innovative hydraulic design solutions, we encourage you to hit that apply button Alternatively, you may send your resume detailing your relevant experience and qualifications to Daniel.kickert@acrworld.com or call 0467 237 907 for a confidential chat.

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