Engineering Manager - Water and Wastewater (Melbourne)

Engineering Manager
- Water and Wastewater Base pay range A$230,000.00/yr
- A$250,000.00/yr Are you an experienced engineering leader with a passion for driving technical excellence in water and wastewater treatment? We’re partnering with a well-established infrastructure and technology provider to appoint an Engineering Manager to lead and shape their growing project delivery capability. About the Role This is a key leadership position responsible for managing the design and technical delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects across a variety of sectors. You’ll lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team, contribute to business growth through innovation and technical input to bids, and ensure quality, compliance, and performance standards are met on all projects. Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction and technical leadership to engineering teams across multiple projects and geographies.
- Oversee design, commissioning, and delivery of water and wastewater treatment systems (including membrane-based technologies).
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and safety in design.
- Engage with clients, technology suppliers, and delivery partners to align technical solutions with business goals.
- Support business development activities by providing engineering input into tenders, proposals, and feasibility assessments.
- Ensure compliance with relevant safety, environmental, and engineering standards. What We’re Looking For
- 15+ years of experience in engineering roles within the water or wastewater sector.
- Robust background in process or chemical engineering, with exposure to membrane systems (RO, UF, etc.).
- Proven leadership experience managing engineering or technical teams.
- Experience overseeing design, commissioning, and operational optimisation of treatment plants or similar systems.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with project managers, commercial teams, and external partners.
- Chartered Engineer (CPEng) and/or RPEQ eligibility preferred. What’s On Offers
- A rare opportunity to lead a highly skilled technical team across a growing portfolio of impactful water infrastructure projects.
- Broad scope across design, delivery, innovation, and strategic growth.
- A supportive leadership team and a strong commitment to professional development.
- Flexible working and travel options across the region. Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level Employment type
- Full-time Job function
- Engineering and Management Industries
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