Australasia Water Business Engineering LeadJoining Arup
Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. We see our growing water business as key to creating a more sustainable future and are investing in new roles to ensure we provide leadership for our projects and value to our clients.
The Australasia Region Engineering Director - Water Business is a new and strategic role in our region created to lead our growing program of pursuits and delivery of detailed design projects. You will have day to day responsibility for overseeing delivery, leading our contracting and teaming discussions, and mentoring and supporting the development of discipline leads across the region.
The Opportunity In your role as Australasian Water Business Engineering Leader you will lead, direct and challenge design teams to deliver technically robust, sustainable, integrated solutions that align with the delivery of the project's objectives for budget, schedule, quality, and an increasing range of additional objectives.As a recognized project leader in the industry, you will possess a comprehensive understanding of the detailed design process and have recognised experience in delivering multi-disciplinary major urban water projects. Your background will include experience with various procurement types, such as working directly for end clients, contractors, and asset owners.In your role as a key member of the project leadership team, you will ensure the successful delivery of complex, multidisciplinary water and wastewater projects. This includes coordinating design teams across multiple offices and disciplines to deliver design packages that meet contract requirements, are on schedule, within budget, and of the highest technical quality.You will manage project risks and work with team members and partners to resolve any escalated issues. Additionally, you will ensure the commercial success of projects, leveraging your experience in negotiating and managing various contractual arrangements, including Alliance contracts and Design and Construct contracts.Furthermore, you will support Business Development and Team Leadership activities within the Australasian water business.Is this role right for you? Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications in an Engineering discipline.Chartered membership of a relevant institution, or equivalent professional body.Thorough appreciation of and extensive experience working across the value chain of strategically and commercially important water and wastewater infrastructure investments; from planning to design, construction and commissioning.Experience in detailed design risk management and facilitating the mitigation of projects risks with the wider project team and delivery partners.Experience in implementing best practice design processes, standards, and workflows.Proven working knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice, and guidelines.Recognised as an expert within the water industry.Demonstrated management and leadership experience in Collaborative and Design and Construct contracting arrangements.What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
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