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Project Manager


Job Location:

Sydney - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Job Description

At ACCIONA we are committed to creating infrastructure solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future. As a global leader in water infrastructure we deliver some of the worlds most complex and innovative desalination drinking water wastewater and water recycling projects.

We are currently seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our growing Water business in Sydney and play a key role in delivering major water infrastructure projects across Australia.

The Opportunity

Reporting to senior project leadership you will be responsible for the successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout the full project lifecycle from concept and design through procurement construction commissioning and handover.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams and work closely with clients consultants subcontractors and key stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely on time within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the delivery of water wastewater recycled water and desalination projects across all project phases.

  • Manage project scope programme budget resources risks and contractual obligations.

  • Coordinate engineering procurement construction and commissioning activities.

  • Provide leadership to multidisciplinary project teams and foster a high-performance culture.

  • Develop and maintain strong client consultant and stakeholder relationships.

  • Manage project controls financial performance forecasting and reporting.

  • Lead risk management commercial management and contract administration activities.

  • Oversee testing commissioning and operational acceptance of water infrastructure assets.

  • Drive innovation continuous improvement and sustainable project delivery outcomes.

Required Skills and Competencies

You are a proven Project Manager with significant experience delivering complex water infrastructure projects and a passion for leading teams and achieving exceptional project outcomes.

Essential Requirements

  • Degree qualification in Engineering (Civil Mechanical Chemical Environmental Industrial or related discipline).

  • 10 years experience delivering major water wastewater recycled water desalination or related infrastructure projects.

  • Demonstrated experience across design procurement construction commissioning and handover phases.

  • Strong commercial contractual and financial management capability.

  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing key stakeholder relationships.

  • Sound understanding of WHS environmental and quality management requirements.

  • Excellent communication leadership and negotiation skills.

Highly Regarded

  • Experience delivering treatment plants desalination facilities or water recycling projects.

  • Experience in commissioning and operational readiness activities.

  • Chartered Engineer PMP PRINCE2 or equivalent professional accreditation.

  • Experience within EPC and Design & Construct delivery models.

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer& 2025 certification in Australia which certifies the companys commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002 ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3000 people in its renewable energy infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.


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ACCIONA has successfully delivered major infrastructure projects in Canada since 2000. Its leadership and experience span the entire value chain, from research and development to construction, operation and maintenance of projects.

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