Senior Water / Wastewater Planning Project Manager
We are seeking a Senior Water / Wastewater Planning Project Manager to lead the planning and delivery of complex water, wastewater and utility infrastructure projects. This is a senior role for an experienced professional who can combine technical expertise, strategic thinking and strong project leadership to develop practical, sustainable solutions for growing communities and evolving infrastructure needs. You will work across the full project lifecycle, from feasibility and investigations through to planning, design development, approvals and implementation.
Responsibilities will include managing multidisciplinary planning projects; preparing and reviewing water and wastewater strategies, master plans, feasibility studies and options assessments; coordinating hydraulic modelling, demand analysis, network assessments and infrastructure investigations; and developing cost estimates, staging plans, risk registers and delivery programmes. You will manage project scope, budgets, schedules, quality and resources while ensuring that technical outputs meet relevant legislation, standards and client requirements. The role will also involve building effective relationships with clients, regulators, contractors, technical specialists and community stakeholders, as well as contributing to proposals, business development and the mentoring of junior professionals.
Applicants should hold a relevant degree in civil or environmental engineering, water resources, infrastructure planning or a related discipline, with substantial experience delivering water and/or wastewater planning projects. Professional registration or eligibility for registration is desirable. You will bring strong knowledge of water and wastewater networks, planning principles, asset management, regulatory approvals and industry standards, together with experience using analytical, modelling or project management tools. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, commercial awareness and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. A collaborative leadership style, sound judgement and a commitment to sustainable, resilient infrastructure will be highly valued.
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