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Technical Executive, Water

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Job Summary

Lead major water programs in Australia as a Senior Principal Engineer or Technical Executive, driving design excellence, innovation and client outcomes. Guide multi-disciplinary projects from feasibility to commissioning, grow capability across a distributed team, and shape market strategy with senior leaders to win landmark opportunities.

Location: Brisbane, Gold Coast

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Software Engineering

Key Responsibilities

•Lead technical delivery of major water projects (brownfield and greenfield) from concept and feasibility through design management, execution and commissioning—championing quality, innovation and compliance throughout.
•Grow capability: coach, mentor and uplift engineers across levels and locations, fostering a culture of learning, innovation and accountability.
•Drive client outcomes: lead technical discussions, shape solutions and build trusted relationships with authorities, utilities and major contractors; contribute to panel/program governance and performance.
•Own commercial, quality and WHS outcomes across your portfolio; embed Safety‑in‑Design and robust risk management throughout project lifecycles.
•Win work: originate and support bids and proposals with a compelling technical value proposition; partner with Water Client Directors and adjacent business units to pursue strategic opportunities.

Key Requirements

•15+ years’ experience in the technical leadership and delivery of major water projects within consulting, including design management on complex, multi‑disciplinary programs.
•Depth of technical expertise across a broad range of water projects (networks, treatment, pumping, storage) with the ability to monitor and manage multiple projects of varying complexity.
•Demonstrated capability in risk identification and management, and applying Safety‑in‑Design processes and practices across all projects.
•A recognised Engineering degree (Civil or Mechanical preferred) with Chartered (CPEng) / RPEQ/RPEV (or eligibility), and previous/current consulting experience.
•Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships and internal networks; confident leading negotiations with water authorities and Tier‑1 and 2 contractors.

Experience:15+ yearsWater

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:LeadershipMentorshipCommunicationStakeholder managementNegotiation

Certifications:CPEngRPEQRPEV

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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