Engineering Design Manager, Water

1 month ago

Brisbane, Australia Aurecon Full time

Design Manager, Water

Want to bring ideas to life?

Aurecon is a leading design, engineering and advisory company - but why should you choose to join us?

Every project Aurecon delivers leaves a legacy. Every project has sustainability embedded in decision making and every project is at the leading-edge of technical eminence.

It really comes down to one, crucial question: what kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is, the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything – from the local community to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for?

How will your ideas contribute to shaping what’s next?

As a Design Manager joining our QLD Water Team, you will play an integral part in a highly skilled team to engineer resilient and sustainable water infrastructure solutions. You will lead projects, ensuring client technical requirements are understood and met. You will coordinate technical resources and align deliverables with client needs and project goals, often exceeding expectations. You will proactively oversee project teams, continuously seeking to improve service delivery to Aurecon’s clients.

We know the work we do is vital in assisting our world’s economic development and, it’s the technical expertise and the depth of knowledge of our people that really sets us apart.

In your new role you will:

Hold a tertiary qualification in Engineering (or equivalent). Chartered status with Engineers Australia (or equivalent) and/or RPEQ is required or working toward chartered status or RPEQ. Have demonstrated experience in a similar position, ideally working on the design of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, with experience in multi-discipline design management. Knowledge of Australian water industry standards and codes is highly regarded. Lead successful teams to deliver challenging water and wastewater concept and detailed design projects for our clients including Seqwater, Unitywater, Urban Utilities, and State and Federal Governments. Work collaboratively with a diverse and inclusive team of clients and stakeholders to deliver excellent project outcomes. Foster a culture of continuous learning, innovation and collaboration by providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members as well as a commitment to your own ongoing learning and professional development. Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies. Support work programs to ensure that they are delivered to client expectations, timeframes, costs, and specifications. Have strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with excellent problem-solving abilities and a strategic mindset with demonstrated and effective time management skills to achieve competing priorities.

How will your future be shaped by us?  

Joining Aurecon means you’ll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. The Australian Financial Review AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus, we were Consult Australia’s large firm of the year. 

You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We don’t just claim we’re inclusive and innovative, as proven by the independent awards and accreditations we’ve gained. We’ve been recognised for our innovation culture, gender equality and our LGBTI+ inclusion. Plus, we have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan – our fourth edition since 2014.

On a personal level you’ll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, working holidays, part-time and job share options. Be based in our conveniently located Brisbane office on King Street, Fortitude Valley or have the choice to work from Maroochydore.

At every stage of your career, you will receive support through mentoring, educational opportunities, and our Careers Hub. The sense of being appreciated by the company will continually motivate you as you engage in a variety of intriguing projects. Professional development plays a crucial role in our success, offering access to a vast network of technical experts for support. Beyond the workplace, you will also benefit from competitive paid parental leave, options to swap cultural public holidays, and wellbeing support programmes.

What can you bring to the team?

Firstly, you will share our genuine passion for re-imagining engineering and be someone that actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future.

We value that each of our team members bring something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life.

Additionally, you will showcase your strong internal and external stakeholder management experience, a can-do attitude and importantly a strong team player who works well in an agile and collaborative environment. 

Our describe the types of people we bring together for clients. We don’t expect you to have all eight of the attributes, but one that is unique to you.
 

Think you know Aurecon? You may be surprised.

Aurecon’s strength has always been our people. It’s our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It’s our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet. When you join us, you’ll not only be joining an international design, engineering and advisory company but also a community working together to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.

Ready to bring ideas to life?

Then please apply. Remember, it’s you and how you bring ideas to life which are important. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued.

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