Senior Consultant – Water Planning

Aurecon

Senior Consultant managing water planning projects for Adelaide Water team. Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams on critical water and wastewater infrastructure strategies.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeAdelaide • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

water and wastewater planningasset management frameworksbusiness case developmentproject managementfeasibility studiesmaster planningstrategic thinkingadaptive planning frameworks

Soft Skills

collaborationclient engagementmentoringproblem-solving

Certifications & Qualifications

bachelor's degree in Asset Managementbachelor's degree in Engineeringbachelor's degree in Project Managementbachelor's degree in businessbachelor's degree in economics

Industry Keywords

water infrastructurewastewater infrastructuresustainabilityregulatory compliancesystem resilienceasset reliabilitygrowth servicingcapital assets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with our key clients across multi-disciplinary teams, supporting project development for critical water & wastewater infrastructure investments and strategies.
Deliver integrated water servicing strategies and plans for new development precincts and sustaining capital assets.
Deliver valued water and wastewater planning solutions in response to key drivers including growth servicing, asset renewals, asset reliability, system resilience, regulatory compliance, sustainability and liveability.
Consider and assess whole-of-lifecycle costs and associated risks and benefits in system plans, including comprehensive analysis of potential infrastructure investment opportunities, assessing their viability via master planning, business case frameworks, and feasibility studies.
Collaborate with internal teams, to bring together our design, engineering and advisory capabilities in the delivery of seamless client experiences.
Contribute to business development including connecting with clients, identifying opportunities and supporting pursuits.
Support junior members of the water team in the development of their asset management and planning skills.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5-10 years of industry experience, preferably in business case development, management consulting or engineering.
A bachelor's degree or higher in Asset Management, Engineering, Project Management, business, economics or similar.
Demonstrated experience in water and wastewater planning.
Demonstrated experience in asset management frameworks, approaches and methodologies.
An aptitude for strategic thinking and solving complex challenges.
Experience with adaptive planning frameworks and approaches (not essential).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities