Engineering Manager

ACCIONA is a global company leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65000 professionals present in more than 40 countries across the five continents all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference promote sustainable development and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change overpopulation and water scarcity Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Benefits

• Contribute to sustainable water and civil infrastructure projects that deliver longterm community value.
• Join a global organisation committed to innovation environmental stewardship and technical excellence.
• Access mentoring development programs and clear pathways for career progression.
• Be part of a collaborative supportive and highperforming engineering environment.
• Competitive remuneration and opportunities to engage in major tender and project delivery phases.

About the Project

ACCIONA Agua is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to provide technical leadership and drive engineering excellence by implementing engineering processes across major water infrastructure projects in Australia.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished engineering leader to join a global organisation delivering innovative and sustainable solutions. You will play a key role in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams influencing project outcomes and delivering complex projects that create a lasting impact for communities and the environment.

ACCIONA Agua is a global leader in the development and delivery of sustainable water solutions specialising in the design construction operation and maintenance of water infrastructure projects.

As part of the ACCIONA Group we are committed to delivering innovative solutions that address the challenges of water security climate change and sustainable development. Our expertise spans water treatment desalination wastewater treatment recycled water and integrated water management.

At ACCIONA Agua we believe infrastructure should create long-term value for communities while supporting a more sustainable future. Joining our team means becoming part of a purpose-driven organisation where your expertise contributes to projects that make a meaningful difference.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Project Director or Head of Engineering Australia the Engineering Manager will lead the engineering function throughout the project lifecycle ensuring engineering solutions are safe innovative commercially sound and aligned with project objectives.

You will provide technical leadership across design management engineering governance constructability and project delivery working closely with project teams clients consultants contractors and key stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.

This role offers the opportunity to lead high-performing engineering teams solve complex technical challenges and contribute to the delivery of some of Australias most significant infrastructure projects.

This position is based in Melbourne.

What are the key accountabilities for the position

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve project objectives and deliver high-quality engineering outcomes.
• Provide technical leadership engineering governance and oversight across design development construction commissioning and project handover.
• Manage engineering deliverables design reviews technical assurance processes and constructability assessments.
• Develop and implement engineering strategies that support safe efficient and successful project delivery.
• Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive innovative engineering solutions that improve safety quality cost schedule and sustainability outcomes.
• Collaborate with construction commercial procurement commissioning and project controls teams to ensure effective project delivery.
• Build strong relationships with clients consultants subcontractors suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Champion digital engineering continuous improvement and best practice engineering processes.
• Mentor and develop engineering professionals fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and technical excellence.

• A degree qualification in Civil Mechanical Electrical Process Engineering or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in engineering leadership roles within water major infrastructure utilities construction or related industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering teams and delivering complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of design management engineering governance construction methodologies and project delivery.
• Proven ability to manage technical risks solve complex problems and deliver practical engineering solutions.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance technical requirements with project objectives.
• Excellent communication stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Experience delivering major water projects will be highly regarded.

What we offer

At ACCIONA Agua you will have the opportunity to work on projects that have a meaningful impact on communities and the environment while being part of a global organisation committed to sustainability innovation and excellence.

We offer the opportunity to:

• Work on technically challenging and impactful infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals across a global organisation.
• Develop your career through diverse project opportunities and professional growth.
• Contribute to sustainable solutions that help shape the future.