Project and Design Manager – Water

Aurecon

Project and Design Manager in Water Team delivering a portfolio of infrastructure projects. Collaborating across multiple disciplines and managing client relationships to create sustainable solutions in Perth.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timePerth • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including planning, design, construction, and commissioning, while effectively collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and maintaining strong client relationships.

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Project ManagementWater Infrastructure ExperienceStakeholder EngagementClient Relationship ManagementStrategic Thinking

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Hard Skills

Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProcess EngineeringInfrastructure Project DeliveryBrownfields Project ExperienceProject Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborationProactive Approach

Industry Keywords

Water IndustryWastewater InfrastructureUtility ProjectsPump StationsTreatment Facilities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver a portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across planning, design, construction and commissioning.
Work with and coordinate multidisciplinary teams on sustaining capital and utility projects across a range of asset classes, including networks, pipelines, pump stations and treatment facilities.
Support the successful delivery of projects by managing scope, programme, budget and stakeholder expectations.
Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their challenges and helping to develop practical, innovative and sustainable solutions.
Collaborate with technical specialists to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients and communities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in Civil, Mechanical, Process, or a related Engineering discipline.
Approximately 7+ years' experience in the water or resources industry, with experience delivering infrastructure or brownfields projects.
Experience working in a consultancy or Client side preferred.
Demonstrated project management experience across one or more stages of the project lifecycle.
Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
The ability to understand client needs, think strategically and identify opportunities to add value.
A proactive approach and a desire to work as part of a high-performing, collaborative team.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities