Technical Director - Wastewater Treatment

About the role

Aurecon is looking for a Technical Director for its Wastewater Treatment team, based in the Sydney, Newcastle or Canberra office. You will lead major municipal wastewater, biosolids and recycled water projects across New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory and nationally, working across disciplines to solve complex engineering problems.

Key responsibilities

• Set the technical direction for complex wastewater, biosolids and recycled water projects, providing governance, assurance and technical review at key stages of delivery
• Act as a trusted adviser to major water utilities on technical, regulatory and investment decisions
• Grow and mentor a high-performing treatment team and develop the next generation of wastewater treatment specialists
• Shape market strategy, identify opportunities and build enduring client relationships
• Work with Aurecon's broader water and wastewater experts to deliver integrated outcomes

Required profile

• Relevant engineering qualifications and significant senior experience in municipal wastewater process engineering and treatment design
• Experience leading complex multidisciplinary treatment projects
• Expertise in technical governance, assurance and peer review
• Strong client engagement skills and a track record of trusted-adviser relationships
• Team leadership, coaching and capability development experience