Associate Director, Drainage – Relocate to Perth

About the role

Lead hydraulic design and technical review of stormwater and drainage infrastructure for major projects in Perth, with relocation support available.

Key responsibilities

• Lead hydraulic assessment and design for transport, defence and energy projects.
• Provide technical leadership for pit and pipe networks, open channels, culverts, detention and treatment facilities.
• Oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modelling and integrate results into design.
• Review and approve calculations, models, drawings, reports and specifications.
• Advise on flood risk, drainage strategy, network performance and infrastructure resilience.
• Support delivery from concept through detailed design and construction.
• Mentor junior engineers and act as senior technical reviewer.
• Contribute to client engagement, work winning and proposal development in the Perth market.

Required profile

• 15+ years post‑graduate experience in stormwater and drainage hydraulics.
• Proven experience delivering major infrastructure projects in a consulting environment.
• Strong technical leadership, design review and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Sound commercial awareness and ability to contribute to project delivery outcomes.

Required skills

• Stormwater network hydraulics (underground and surface systems).
• Design standards such as ARR 2019 and relevant state drainage criteria.
• Software: 12d, Drains, TUFLOW, HEC‑RAS, MUSIC, RORB (or similar).
• Technical governance, independent design review and project assurance.
• Civil Engineering degree; CPEng or equivalent registration highly regarded.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid options.
• Up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
• Volunteer and representation leave.
• Access to industry‑leading projects and global technical expertise.
• Structured career development pathways.