Australia Water Future Leader

The role represents an opportunity for a forward-thinking professional to join like-minded colleagues in creating a new paradigm and future for the management of water in Australia and around the world.

The Australian water industry is currently lacking the critical mass of individuals necessary to tackle the challenges facing Australia from the perspective of water into the future. As a Senior Engineer/Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of integrated water management across Australia, with an emphasis on creating better futures for Australian waterways.

This role will be responsible for providing technical direction on projects in relation to integrated water and natural resource management, including business cases, environmental assessments, design development and strategic planning services.

You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning – to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

To achieve success in this role, you will need to possess:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental or Civil Engineering (or related field) with relevant experience in water resources/Integrated Water Management within a consulting business environment.
• A strong technical foundation in hydrology/catchment modelling, water-sensitive urban design, and modelling software.
• Proven project management experience, including planning, budgeting, and execution of water management projects.
• Knowledge of integrated water management principles, practices, and limitations, including water, nutrient, and energy balance.
• Ability to help formulate project scope, and help guide client direction of planning projects.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
• A strategic mindset and a strong ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities while maintaining a focus on delivering quality results.
• A strong desire to bring positive change to the Australian water industry.

Key responsibilities of this role include:

• Lead the delivery of complex water management projects, ensuring alignment with project objectives and client requirements.
• Manage and grow client relationships, with a focus on Sydney Water and other stakeholders across NSW.
• Oversee project resources, budgets, and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
• Take the lead in business development activities, preparing proposals and presentations, and identifying new opportunities.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A passion for Australian waterways and the values they contribute to communities.
• An understanding of the current challenges facing the Australian water industry and a desire to bring about positive change.
• Strong technical skills in hydrology/catchment modelling, water-sensitive urban design, and modelling software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
• A strategic mindset and a strong ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities.

We offer a rewarding career with numerous benefits including competitive pay, profit share, flexible working arrangements, a comprehensive employee assistance program, access to training and development opportunities, and more.

Arup actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of employment. We welcome applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

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