Water Infrastructure Manager – Adelaide

About the role

SMEC is seeking a senior leader to head its Water Infrastructure practice in Adelaide. This is a key leadership opportunity within an established engineering consultancy, offering flexible working arrangements and an attractive remuneration package.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, win and deliver water infrastructure projects across South Australia.
• Drive business growth through targeted client relationship management and business development activities.
• Manage the commercial performance of the water team, ensuring profitability and cost control.
• Lead, resource and develop the team to achieve high performance, retention and professional growth.
• Provide project‑level input and review to guarantee timely and high‑quality delivery.

Required profile

• Chartered Professional Engineer with a tertiary engineering qualification.
• Minimum 10 years of industry experience in water infrastructure.
• Proven experience delivering technical projects in a consultancy environment, both in design and project‑management roles.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare successful proposals with accurate scope and budgeting.
• Strong capability to produce and review technical reports to a high standard.

Required skills

What we offer

• Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Competitive salary package with additional benefits.
• Opportunity to lead a growing team within a global engineering network.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity and professional development.