About Abergeldie

Abergeldie is an Australian owned contractor with 30 years’ industry experience in Australia and New Zealand. We design and deliver projects in the Water, Bridges, Transport, Underground, Energy and Remediation industry sectors: the complex infrastructure needed to build better communities.

About our Utilities team

Our team offer expertise in strategic planning, ECI/Toc/Alliance collaborative contracting models to design and deliver water and wastewater asset reliability and renewals, bulk water asset upgrades, capital infrastructure projects and network rehabilitation and replacement services in regional and metropolitan areas.

About the opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to join our senior leadership team and help lead our Utilities business in New South Wales. In this role you will lead and manage engineering aspects of key water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role offers an opportunity to shape systems and processes, bring governance frameworks to life, and play a pivotal part in our next stage of growth. Key responsibilities include;

• Lead and oversee engineering management for water and wastewater projects, from design through to construction.
• Drive the development of systems, processes, and governance frameworks to ensure high-quality project delivery.
• Coordinate and collaborate with design teams, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure designs are feasible, cost-effective, and aligned with project objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across design and construction phases, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
• Work closely with project managers, site managers, construction teams, and other key stakeholders to ensure seamless coordination between design, engineering, and construction activities.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams, ensuring they have the necessary resources, skills, and training to deliver on project objectives.
• Identify potential risks related to engineering and construction and implement mitigation strategies to minimise impact on project delivery.
• Support the growth of the water and wastewater team through mentorship and by fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

This role can be based in either our Sydney Office or in one of our other key metropolitan offices including Melbourne or Brisbane with travel as required. We are happy to consider other flexible work options and hybrid working. Let us know in your application what you’re looking for.

What you’ll bring to the team

• Proven experience in engineering management within the water and wastewater sector, with experience on pump stations and pipeline projects.
• Background in civil or mechanical engineering.
• Strong expertise in design and construct projects, with hands-on experience in contractor-side delivery.
• A passion for building and improving systems, processes, and governance frameworks to drive project success.
• You will be a natural problem solver who enjoys solving complex problems and partnering with clients and project teams to provide innovative solutions.

Why you should work with us

At Abergeldie, we firmly believe that our purpose is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on our commitment to give back to the communities where we live and work. We collaborate with our clients to deliver the complex infrastructure needed to build better communities. Our approach is underpinned by the application of professional engineering and management standards akin to those of major industry players. Yet, we maintain a unique culture characterised by collaboration, accessibility, and adaptability, allowing us to adapt seamlessly to the diverse needs and distinctive requirements of both clients and the broader community.

Our people are what make Abergeldie successful, and we make sure that this is the kind of place where great people enjoy working for the long term. We offer a range of employee benefits including the Abergeldie Bonus Scheme, where all eligible employees share in the benefits of the projects they have helped to deliver. When we deliver winning projects, we celebrate success together!

If this sounds like you APPLY NOW or contact Hayley Urriola hurriola@abergeldie.com for more information.

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