Design and Build have partnered with a leading engineering business that supports the water and wastewater markets. They provide turn-key systems for a wide range of environmental sewerage & water infrastructure solutions, including large scale developments, councils, water authorities and extensive retail and channel partners.
Role Overview:
This role supports high-complexity, high-value Tier 1 infrastructure projects, often interfacing with Sydney Water, Melbourne Water, or major contractors. The Lead Design Engineer manages multi-disciplinary engineering inputs, oversees end-to-end design lifecycle, and liaises closely with internal stakeholders, clients, and site teams to ensure best-for-project outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as Design Lead on Tier 1 projects with civil/mech/struct integration
- Coordinate internal and external consultants across all design stages
- Manage design scope, risks, and value engineering opportunities
- QA/QC and verification of engineering documents to utility standards
- Engage directly with clients and Tier 1 builders on technical matters
- Contribute to capability uplift and process standardisation
What We’re Looking For:
- 10+ years of relevant engineering experience, including D&C delivery
- Strong background in Tier 1 projects (e.g. Sydney Water, Fulton Hogan, Downer)
- Deep technical knowledge in civil infrastructure, mechanical piping, or structural concrete within the water industry
- Capable of verifying and signing off on engineering deliverables to major authority standards
- Strong commercial and stakeholder management acumen
- Ideally chartered (CPEng) or actively working toward it
Design & Build specializes in recruitment for the Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering & Property industries on a national basis. Design & Build prides itself on only hiring recruitment specialists, finding the right people for the right jobs and doing the right thing by both job seekers and employers alike.
For any questions relating to this role please contact cmccutcheon@designandbuild.com.au on + 61 412 747 198 or click apply. Your application will be treated as strictly confidential.
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