Civil Treatment Lead - Water Infrastructure

About the role

AECOM is expanding its Water Infrastructure team in New South Wales due to significant contract awards in its ANZ Water business. The Water Infrastructure group serves internal and external clients on projects covering water and wastewater treatment, dams, asset management, major conveyance, industrial, civil infrastructure, mining and defence sectors. As Civil Treatment Lead, you will lead the design and delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects, working alongside technical specialists and collaborating with colleagues across Australia, New Zealand and the global network.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects, including treatment plant upgrades, renewals and optimisation works.
• Coordinate and manage projects from inception to completion, including bidding, concept and detailed design, tender documentation and construction phase support.
• Contribute to the planning and design of civil infrastructure for treatment facilities, including site layouts, hydraulic structures, tanks, pipework and supporting infrastructure.
• Ensure quality assurance processes are followed, delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and multidisciplinary teams across local, regional and global AECOM offices.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers, supporting technical development and knowledge sharing.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and CPEng (or working towards/eligible).
• Demonstrated experience delivering water and/or wastewater treatment projects in a consulting, design or engineering environment.
• Experience with treatment plant upgrades, renewals, process infrastructure and associated civil works.
• Knowledge of applicable Australian codes, standards and industry guidelines for water and wastewater treatment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and a passion for mentoring emerging talent.

All applications will be considered even if not every requirement is met. Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work, and up to 6 extra weeks of annual leave per year are offered.