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Principal Design Manager, Water

Fortitude Valley, Queensland💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-17 → 2026-09-26

Core

Strategic leadership for major water infrastructure projects across Australia, from concept to commissioning, serving water authorities and communities.

Role type

Principal Design Manager (Water Infrastructure)

Builds

Complex water and wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, pipelines, conveyance systems, and network infrastructure.

Domain

Water infrastructure / Civil Engineering

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Leading large multidisciplinary teams, commercial management, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, strategic project delivery, mentoring technical leaders, collaborative delivery models (Design & Construct, Alliance, PPP)

Preferred skills

Experience with water/wastewater networks, tertiary qualifications in Civil/Mechanical/Process/Environmental Engineering/Construction Management, Chartered status

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Lead delivery of large complex water infrastructure projects from concept to commissioning; Provide leadership across multidisciplinary design teams and construction interfaces; Build trusted relationships with water authorities, government agencies, and regulators; Oversee project governance, commercial management, and risk mitigation; Drive collaboration across technical disciplines; Mentor and develop project managers and design managers; Contribute to strategic pursuits and major project opportunities

Seniority

Principal, strategic leadership & mentorship

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