Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer

The Senior Water Infrastructure Engineer will play a key role in the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects for the North Queensland and Northern Territory (NQNT) region in Australia, operating as part of a growing Cape Town-based team. Working closely with Australian project managers, discipline leads, and the Cape Town Team Leader, this role will deliver high-quality engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of water infrastructure projects, including pipelines, pump stations, reservoirs, treatment facilities, and associated network infrastructure.

The role combines technical delivery, project coordination, and mentoring responsibilities. As a senior member of the team, you will lead project work packages, provide technical guidance to engineers and designers, and contribute to achieving project objectives related to quality, schedule, and budget. You will collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across multiple locations, ensuring the Cape Town team remains a trusted and valued delivery partner to the Australian Water Infrastructure business.

The successful candidate will be a proactive and technically capable engineer with a passion for delivering sustainable water infrastructure solutions, mentoring developing professionals, and contributing to the growth and capability of a high-performing international delivery team. Through strong collaboration, technical excellence, and a commitment to continuous improvement, you will support the long-term success of both the Cape Town team and the NQNT Water Infrastructure business.

Skills

• Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects and meeting delivery requirements
• Experience in successfully leading project teams
• Strong oral and written communication skills; report writing, development of proposals
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and the ability to develop relationships
• Proven results in building client relationships and business development skills
• An interest in progression and long-term growth within a global organisation.
• Ability to work collaboratively at both an internal and external, client-facing level, developing new client relationships and maintaining existing networks within the business.
• A passion for guiding and mentoring junior engineers and designers.

Knowledge

• Competent in systems: Project Management tools, MS office suite
• Knowledge of the market for consulting services
• Knowledge of applicable Australian codes and standards.

Essential Performance Criteria

• A strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic, deadline driven team environment
• Quality and productivity in execution of duties and responsibilities, as outlined above
• Timeliness and accuracy of completing tasks
• Effective collaboration and professional assistance given to key contacts including all staff and suppliers
• Achievement towards goals