Project Manager – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

About the role

ACCIONA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex water, wastewater, recycled water and desalination projects across Australia. Reporting to senior project leadership, you will oversee the full project lifecycle from concept through to handover.

Key responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver water infrastructure projects safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Manage scope, programme, budget, resources, risks and contractual obligations across design, procurement, construction and commissioning phases.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities and ensure successful testing and operational acceptance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and key stakeholders.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, Industrial or related).
• 10+ years delivering major water, wastewater, recycled water or desalination projects.
• Proven experience across design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Strong commercial, contractual and financial management capability.

Required skills

• Project management methodologies (PMP, PRINCE2).
• Experience with EPC and Design & Construct delivery models.
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent professional accreditation.
• Risk management, commercial management and contract administration.