Technical Director - Water

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Together we can make a difference with our connected thinking

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy focused on improving society by considering social outcomes in all we do.

We are a uniquely diverse global management, engineering and development consultancy that offers a range of opportunities to work with expert practitioners on expansive and challenging construction projects globally.
We are seeking an experienced Design Manager with experience in water and wastewater infrastructure including pipelines, drainage systems, pumping stations, water-retaining structures and treatment facilities to join our team in NSW. This role would suit somebody looking for a new challenge, within a growing team and an interest in developing best practice with the local water industry. The role requires an enthusiasm to work with a truly connected global business.

Your opportunity

• Demonstrate your industry recognised analytical skills to drive improvement and efficiencies in treatment plant operations that could reduce our community's carbon and waste footprints and improve the environment.
• Take a lead role on tenders / proposals to contribute to our team's growth and direction.
• Project management and delivery of multidisciplinary water design projects throughout the project life cycle.
• Outline and detailed design of water and wastewater infrastructure including pipelines, drainage systems, pumping stations, water-retaining structures and treatment facilities to Australian standards
• Development of standard products and design tools with a focus on digital solutions
• Mentoring graduates in civil design and project management

About you

• Chartered Engineer (or demonstration of path to achieving
• Experienced in designing solutions within a construction lead environment
• Ability to confidently work under pressure with limited supervision
• Experience of detailed design and execution phase

Our company, values, and benefits
We are committed to bringing diversity of thinking into our team, which means we value alternative paths, understand there will be career gaps and we have a culture in place ready to cultivate your talent.
We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace and strive to create spaces of belonging for all, encouraging everyone to bring their whole selves to work. We are proud to be a Work180 Endorsed Employer for all women.
In Sydney, we offer a range of competitive benefits and facilities to make this a great place to be, including:

• State of the art office and end of trip facilities
• Competitive salary and group bonus incentive scheme
• Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance
• Options to purchase additional annual leave
• Annual Health Check

You've got this!
We are seeing unprecedented growth in the energy market;
there are excellent opportunities for career development and progression within Mott MacDonald. We want to hear from you.
This is a long-term career appointment with the opportunity to advance to a more senior position within Mott MacDonald.

There is no time like the present to make a change!