Technical Executive/principal

**Work options**: Hybrid

This position can be based in either Sydney or Melbourne
- Be an industry-leading professional and be influential in making a positive difference to communities worldwide
- Be the key conduit that makes the successful delivery of projects whilst working on iconic trenchless projects locally and globally
- Be integral to the continued success of a truly global, forward thinking and innovative organisation

**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?**

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP are seeking an influential Technical Executive/Principal, who has solid client facing and trenchless contractor liaison experience. You will be leading the cutting-edge team in this growing Australian market, specialising in trenchless installation projects, with a focus on complex pipe jacking projects and remediation of 1200DN+ storm-water, water, and wastewater assets, including slip-lining in live conditions.

This exciting new role will also see you be a source of tangible and practical experience in Temporary Works and Underground Structure pursuits and Early Contractor Involvement Advisory.

You will be instrumental in ensuring communication between all teams and stages are clear, and also relish in identifying new business opportunities where you and the team can offer solutions within pipe jacking, micro-tunnelling and horizontal directional drilling (HDD), as well as in other trenchless and remediation methods throughout Australia and New Zealand’s water, wastewater and tailings spaces.

**Geotechnical & Tunnels**:
Our Geotechnical and Tunnels team is driven by a passion for technical excellence and innovation. Our specialised, forward-looking expertise addresses the evolving challenges that earth, environment, and energy present to our clients and communities.

You will joining an award-winning division, leveraging more than 150 years of combined expert experience, in an environment where you are encouraged to further grow your career.

**_ Some of the key projects delivered by the team you will be overseeing include:_**
- Northeast Link Early Works
- The Gold Coast Seaway Project
- Melbourne Metro
- Sunbury Level Crossing Removal
- Orakei Main Sewer Rehabilitation
- Herne Bay Trunk Sewer Upgrade, Concept design
- Bondi Ocean Outfall Sewer Rehabilitation, Concept design

**What you’ll do**:
As our Technical Executive/Principal, you will have extensive experience in consulting and/or primary contractor environments and strive to be the key conduit between all parties that makes the delivery of a major project successful.

Utilising your experience directly from the trenchless construction industry, you will be troubleshooting site conditions practically and innovatively.

By leveraging your technical experience and your extensive networking abilities, you will be instrumental in attracting and securing projects from asset owners and contractors in this exponentially growing industry - particularly in larger diameter trunk sewers and complex site condition projects.

WSP are a company that will value your ideas and help your experience and skills be exposed across a variety of unique projects within transport, power, water, mining, property, and government sectors, which will see you assisting in bidding and delivering successful projects, to continue the growth of an already successful and reputable capability.

Plus, your role will also be well supported with skilled resources, every step of the way.

**_ A typical day for you would look like (but not be limited to):_**
- Providing tender phase support, managing construction staging, and developing and interpreting specifications and drawings while coordinating with various disciplines.
- Sharing your knowledge and expertise in all stages of the project lifecycle, from conceptual design to construction delivery, consistently providing optimal solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
- Providing technical support and project management by working closely with contractors, specialist subcontractors, other consultants, as well as clients to ensure project success.
- Offer solutions and be confident in your ability to simplifying complex designs whilst enhancing construction methods, particularly in projects where safety, functionality, and cost control are paramount.
- Provide technical and practical construction guidance and mentorship to junior staff, reviewing designs and drawings, and actively participating in design workshops and client meetings.
- Being passionate about advancing industry standards, particularly in temporary works and trenchless technology.

**About You**:
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