Water Infrastructure Manager – Sydney

About the role

SMEC is seeking an experienced professional to lead its Water Infrastructure business in NSW/ACT. The Manager will drive growth, nurture client relationships and ensure successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of water projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the NSW/ACT water infrastructure business, focusing on sustainable growth and market development.
• Identify, secure and deliver water infrastructure projects across the region.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to generate repeat business and new opportunities.
• Manage team performance, utilisation, resourcing and professional development.
• Oversee commercial performance, including forecasting, budgeting and profitability.
• Provide project leadership, strategic oversight and technical review on key projects.
• Foster a collaborative, high‑performing team culture aligned with SMEC’s values.

Required profile

• Commercially minded, client‑focused leader with a strong track record in the water sector.
• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in water infrastructure, preferably within a consulting environment.
• Proven experience leading technical teams and managing project delivery.
• Strong business development and client relationship management skills with established networks.
• Demonstrated ability to convert opportunities into profitable work.
• Experience preparing proposals, scopes and budgets.
• Excellent commercial, stakeholder management and communication skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Flexible work‑from‑home options.
• Dynamic career pathways and “SMEC Adventures”.
• Professional development programmes from graduate to leader level.
• Mentoring by industry leaders.
• Tertiary education assistance.
• Purchased additional annual leave.
• Generous paid parental leave.
• Wellbeing initiatives.