Technical Design & Delivery Lead, Water Infrastructure (waikato)

Technical Design & Delivery Lead, Water Infrastructure (Waikato)

Provide Technical and Delivery leadership in this Director level role, throughout Hamilton and the Waikato region. You will be providing technical expertise and assurance to enable and supporting the delivery of critical three water infrastructure projects (including water supply, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure), applying your local knowledge with technical support from AECOM's global water expertise.

This Director level role provides you with the opportunity to make a local difference directly contributing to the growth of AECOM's technical reputation and track record across three waters projects and portfolio with a focus on the Waikato region as well as projects throughout New Zealand, during a time of water industry change with upcoming regional investment cycles. You will be connecting with and building broad and deep relationships as a trusted advisor, with key local government and regional council clients across Hamilton and the Waikato region, with the emerging water service entities, as well as working with other local water related stakeholders and regulators.

You will be advocating for local client and project needs, with the support of the local Hamilton AECOM team, as well as having technical and design teams available throughout New Zealand and globally. Working with remote technical and delivery teams to support technical and delivery excellence, applying leading water solutions locally will be an important part of your role.

Provide technical leadership and solutions for client and project technical queries into three water related infrastructure projects being the local 'go-to' for technical assurance, project verification and technical'sign off' requirements.

Build client relationships across both local Hamilton and Waikato regional water clients and stakeholders as a trusted advisor, including supporting the establishment of the new water entities.

Support project delivery excellence across technical verification, design governance, risk management, working within project commercial requirements as well as working with the broader Water Leadership team in New Zealand.

Contribute technical expertise both throughout the AECOM New Zealand team, as well as with global subject matter experts.

Work with the current local team and manager to support technical learning, mentoring and development of others.

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.

You will be an experienced technical lead, known for your problem-solving ability and deliver of complex technical requirements across critical three waters and related projects.

Recognised for your technical and project engineering expertise, with 15+ years of experience in the planning, design and delivery of three water infrastructure projects (New Zealand experience is preferred).

Ideally a Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) designation or equivalent international accreditation, supported by a relevant engineering or similar tertiary qualification.

Client relationship and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive client relationships at a senior level, with established networks with Hamilton City Council and other clients across the Waikato.

Knowledge and an understanding of relevant NZ water and infrastructure standards, ideally including specific local requirements applicable to the Waikato region.

Strong understanding of the local Waikato water market and commercial considerations, including key client requirements during the establishment of the local water entities.

Flexible work arrangements available, aligned with the market and client facing role requirements

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

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.