Team Manager, Water

6 days ago


Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia WSP Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
  • Flexible working hours and hybrid work
  • Future proof our communities, drive meaningful change, influence new thinking.
  • Global mobility and further career opportunities

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.

Join WSP as our Team Manager – Water

Are you ready to lead a talented team of water professionals and make a real impact on the Gold Coast's water infrastructure? WSP is seeking a dynamic Team Manager to drive excellence in water and wastewater asset planning, management, and design for the City of Gold Coast, as well as support projects across northern NSW, Queensland, and nationally.

What you'll do:
  • Lead and grow a team of water engineers, fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and technical excellence.
  • Manage project delivery, resource allocation, and business outcomes for water projects of varying scale and complexity.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, contributing to the implementation of client strategies and CRM plans.
  • Prepare and review technical reports, design deliverables, and planning studies.
  • Take a hands-on role in winning new work, writing proposals, and leading pursuits.
  • Recruit new team members and develop internal networks.
  • Champion safety, environmental processes, and risk management across all projects.
What you'll bring:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (required); further technical, management, and diversity training (desirable).
  • 10+ years' experience in water engineering, including formal leadership roles.
  • Proven track record in managing project scope, budgets, and teams.
  • Experience in business development, proposal management (projects $500,000+), and strategic planning.
  • Strong client-facing skills and the ability to resolve project-related issues.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of risk management, ethics, and safety.
  • Ability to balance innovation, quality, and technical excellence with timely delivery.
  • Emotional intelligence, authenticity, and a future-focused mindset.
Why WSP?
  • We value our people and our reputation.
  • We're locally dedicated with international scale.
  • We challenge the status quo and foster collaboration.
  • We empower our people and hold ourselves accountable.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and help shape the future of water engineering on the Gold Coast

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP's collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we've designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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