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Technical Director - Water

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Overview

The importance of water to the health of our world can’t be overstated. As the frequency and intensity of floods, droughts and storms increases, the water industry must continue to build resiliency and lead from the front.

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Providing technical leadership, strategic advice, and coordination of resources on a diverse range of projects in the water sector.
Acting as Technical Director/Reviewer on the design and delivery of water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, pipelines, and storage systems, ensuring fit for purpose outcomes and compliance.
Leading and championing integrated water management, climate resilience, and circular economy initiatives, translating strategy into practical project solutions.
Building and sustaining senior client relationships, leading key pursuits, and contributing to proposals, reports, and technical assessments, including scope definition, resourcing, fees, and risk.
Providing visible leadership, mentoring and technical coaching, uplifting capability and succession, and role modelling GHD’s values.
Leading multidisciplinary integration and coordination with related disciplines (including geotechnical and construction services) to manage interfaces, risk and quality across the project lifecycle.

Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Civil or Mechanical) or higher qualifications with 15+ years’ relevant experience in water infrastructure design, delivery and/or advisory roles (including responsibility for technical governance and/or technical assurance).
Eligibility for Engineers Australia membership (Chartership desirable).
Deep technical knowledge across the design and operation of water and wastewater treatment systems, water distribution and sewerage networks, and broader water infrastructure.
Proven experience leading design and/or project management within an engineering consulting environment and/or directly with state government clients, including senior stakeholder engagement and advisory input.
Strong experience with investigation and construction phase services, including technical assurance, HSE and an understanding of water quality, regulatory compliance, and asset management practices.
Proven client leadership experience, ideally including account growth and work winning with government and/or major private sector clients.
Well-developed commercial, risk management and communication skills, with the ability to make sound technical decisions and provide clear direction.
A collaborative, client focused mindset with the credibility to influence outcomes, develop people, and build high performing teams.
For the right candidate, we will consider a part-time appointment.

Interested? Apply now.
Linda Graham
Ph 03 8687 8846.

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

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