Team Leader – Water Infrastructure Networks

“Having worked over 20 years, in both consultancies and council, my experience working at AECOM has been refreshing and motivating” – Dominique Keirens, Technical Director – Water Gold Coast, QLD

Come 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.

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.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company , a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality , # Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer .

Due to significant contract awards within our ANZ Water business, we are expanding our Water Infrastructure Team in New South Wales.

The Water Infrastructure group provides services to a range of internal and external clients on projects covering water and wastewater treatment, dams, asset management, major conveyance, industrial, civil infrastructure, mining, and defence sectors, with a key focus on supporting sustainable outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve.

By joining our team, you will work alongside our industry leading experts. You will also have the opportunity to work and collaborate with interstate and international offices.

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.

Responsibilities

Play a key role in technical practice leadership for our civil group.; You will provide guidance to the team, mentoring junior engineers and designers, contributing to the growth of our talent pipeline.; You will have the opportunity to get involved in managing and completing projects from inception, including involvement in the bidding phase, concept design, detailed design, tendering, and construction phase support.; Ensure all quality assurance processes are followed, delivering on time and within budget for projects in planning, design and/or construction support.; Build and maintain strong relationships working with various clients across a range of sectors.

Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualifications & CPEng; Ideally, 20+ years relevant experience; Demonstrated experience in water and/or wastewater projects including civil water networks, hydraulic/pump selection, transient analysis, buried structural pipe calculations, thrust block design.; Knowledge of applicable Australian codes and standards.; Passion for delivering high quality work, mentoring, leadership & collaboration and excellent client and stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, 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