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An excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager with a proven background delivering Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) projects.

You will take ownership of a significant upgrade programme across three treatment plants.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical, commercial and contractual capability, overseeing multidisciplinary project delivery under NZS 3916 Design & Build conditions.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of WWTP upgrade projects from design and planning through construction, commissioning and handover.

  • Manage project programmes, budgets, forecasting, procurement and commercial performance.

  • Coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and process engineering disciplines.

  • Manage client relationships, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

  • Oversee design coordination, construction methodology, quality and programme delivery.

  • Proactively manage project risks, variations, contractual obligations and commercial opportunities.

  • Ensure compliance with health and safety, environmental and quality requirements.

  • Lead project teams and drive successful commissioning and handover outcomes.

About you

  • Relevant qualification in Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.

  • Proven experience managing Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) projects, ideally involving upgrades, MBR systems or new treatment infrastructure.

  • Strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes and the integration of civil, mechanical, electrical and process engineering.

  • Experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, including design, construction, commissioning and handover.

  • Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, ideally including NZS 3910 and NZS 3916.

  • Demonstrated ability to manage project teams, subcontractors, budgets and client relationships.

  • Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

  • Full NZ driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Benefits

  • Attractive salary

  • Company vehicle for personal use.

  • Southern Cross health insurance.

  • $300 annual wellbeing allowance.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please APPLY ONLINE now or email me directly at [email protected]