Technical Director - Water Treatment

Company Description“Supported by people, local and global communities who are not only willing to guide but also nurture professional development and leadership” – Dominique Keirens, Technical Director – Water Gold Coast, QLDCome grow with us.

Balancing the world’s need for safe, reliable water with protecting this critical natural resource for the future requires a deep understanding of interconnected systems, as well as maximising resource recovery and energy efficiency.

AECOM is delivering some of Australia’s most critical water infrastructure projects. With multiple long-term partnerships with Water clients nationwide, we offer an unparalleled opportunity to work on complex and high-impact projects across the country.

We work with clients across the entire project life cycle — from initial planning studies through final construction and operations and maintenance services — on both traditional and alternative project-delivery options (design-build, public-private partnerships and financing).With a robust design and construction division, AECOM offers a unique perspective on designing projects that are fully constructible.

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Job Description AECOM’s Water Infrastructure team is seeking a proven Water Treatment Process Lead to join our global team of water process engineering specialists.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about technical excellence and has experience delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects within a global consulting environment. Our Water Infrastructure team partners with a range of internal and external clients, supporting sustainable outcomes for the communities we serve.

Come and be part of a growing, high-performing team.

How you’ll make a difference

Provide technical leadership across municipal potable water projects, applying your water treatment expertise to deliver practical, innovative solutions.

Support the growth of our municipal potable water portfolio across Australia and New Zealand through client engagement, opportunity development and successful project pursuits.

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners and stakeholders, representing our water treatment capabilities in the market.

Lead and contribute to major water treatment projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Build and grow our water treatment capability by mentoring and developing engineers, and attracting top talent.

Collaborate with the ANZ Water Leadership team and global water specialists to share expertise, leverage global capability and deliver industry-leading solutions.

Qualifications The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

The qualities that help you thrive

Engineering degree (essential); CPEng and/or RPEQ/RPEV highly regarded.

Extensive experience (ideally 12+ years) in water treatment, with demonstrated technical leadership experience.

Strong understanding of municipal potable water projects and the ability to provide technical guidance across complex projects.

Established market presence, with the ability to build trusted client relationships and identify new opportunities.

A collaborative leadership style, with a passion for mentoring and developing teams.

Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach.

Additional Information Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options

Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year Volunteer and representation leave

Flex public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications…