Water and Wastewater Technical Discipline Manager

2 months ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia SLR Consulting Full time
About SLR Consulting

SLR Consulting is a leading international multi-disciplinary engineering, environmental, and advisory consultancy with a globally recognized reputation for delivering high-quality tailored services. With a presence in the Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and Africa regions, we offer a unique blend of expertise and global reach.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Technical Discipline Manager to lead our Water and Wastewater team in the Asia Pacific region. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving the growth and success of our Water and Wastewater services, while maintaining our commitment to excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to staff and projects, ensuring innovation, excellence, and quality.
  • Collaborate closely with our multi-discipline teams of specialist engineers, scientists, and planners to deliver successful projects.
  • Lead and contribute to winning work by identifying and converting opportunities into projects through existing and targeted client relationships.
  • Develop, facilitate, and enhance relationships between our internal and external clients and SLR team members.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships across public and private sectors.
  • Achieve excellent financial performance through the application of sound project management techniques and strong project governance.
  • Grow a sustainable high-performing business, commensurate with market conditions, opportunities, and business expectations.
  • Manage workload through effective resource management skills, both within the team and working with and supporting other technical discipline managers.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of relevant State and National legislation and policies, standards, and guidelines, providing advice and assistance on projects regarding best principles and practices.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to your team members' professional growth and development through active and regular engagement.
Requirements
  • 15+ years of industry experience, with a strong track record of providing input into broader specialist services.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant degree. Post-graduate qualifications are advantageous.
  • Chartered member of Engineers Australia and/or RPEQ/RPEV.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements, industry guidelines, and standards, and how these integrate within the water and wastewater industry.
  • Demonstrated experience leading and managing consultants to achieve corporate goals and objectives.
  • Demonstrated experience across a diverse range of sectors, including Mining, Infrastructure, Built Environment, Industry, Oil and Gas, and Energy.
  • Demonstrated commercial acumen, good organization skills, and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and technical report writing skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivation, and ability to work effectively within a team.
  • A strong track record in building, nurturing, and maintaining ongoing client relationships.
  • Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of quality assurance procedures and documentation to meet industry standards and ensure technical excellence in delivery.
What We Offer
  • A hybrid work model, allowing you to choose where you work best.
  • Extra paid purchased leave up to 10 days, so you can recharge, help others, support family, or focus on your own professional development.
  • An inclusive parental leave policy that supports all parents throughout their parenting journey.
  • Learning and development opportunities, including a mapped career progression path, study assistance, and up to 3 professional memberships subsidized by SLR.
  • Global and regional mobility.
  • Access to The Hive, an SLR platform of employee benefits, discounts, rewards, recognition, and wellbeing.
  • Other benefits include regular office social events, service anniversary awards, salary sacrificing, an online corporate uniform shop with individualized annual budget, and an Employee Assistance Program to support your physical, mental, and social wellbeing.

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