Design Manager – Water Infrastructure

Aurecon

. Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams delivering water and wastewater treatment, pipelines, pumping stations and related infrastructure .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeBrisbane • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading multidisciplinary design teams for water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with Australian industry standards and effective stakeholder engagement. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment that promotes continuous learning and innovation.

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Water Infrastructure DesignProject ManagementStakeholder EngagementAustralian Water Industry StandardsMentoring and Leadership

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Hard Skills

Water Treatment DesignWastewater Treatment DesignPipelines DesignPumping Stations DesignDesign AssuranceTechnical GovernanceSafety in DesignDesign Risk ManagementBudget ManagementProgramme Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborative ApproachStrategic ThinkingSolutions-Focused MindsetCommitment to Quality

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Engineering QualificationChartered StatusRPEQ Registration

Industry Keywords

Water Industry StandardsDesign IntegrationClient RequirementsMultidisciplinary TeamsContinuous Learning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams delivering water and wastewater treatment, pipelines, pumping stations and related infrastructure
Translate client requirements and project objectives into clear design strategies, coordinated deliverables and confident technical decisions
Partner with project managers to manage scope, programme, budget, quality, interfaces and design risk
Work collaboratively with clients including Seqwater, Unitywater, Urban Utilities, local councils and government agencies
Lead technical and design integration of water infrastructure projects from concept through detailed design and delivery
Create an environment where people can do their best work through mentoring, constructive challenge, continuous learning and inclusive leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

A relevant engineering qualification
Chartered status and RPEQ registration preferred or a clear pathway toward registration
Demonstrated experience leading or managing the design of water and wastewater infrastructure, ideally across concept and detailed design
Sound knowledge of Australian water industry standards, design assurance, safety in design and technical governance
Strong communication and stakeholder skills
A collaborative, strategic and solutions-focused approach
Commitment to quality, innovation and developing others

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible ways of working, including part-time and job-share arrangements
Mentoring
Learning opportunities
Wellbeing support
Career development at every stage
Access to an extensive network of technical specialists, major programmes and varied career pathways across Australia, New Zealand and Asia