Design Manager - Water

Together, we open opportunities with our connected thinking.

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Your Opportunity 

Due to strong growth and recent wins in the Water market in South Australia, we are seeking a Design Manager, experienced in Design and Construction in the water sector to join our team in Adelaide. You will be joining a diverse and passionate team with a proven track record delivering major projects across Australia in a growing sector, working with local clients such as SA Water and DIT as well as national and international clients.

 This role would suit somebody looking for a new journey, within a growing team and an interest in developing best practice with the local water industry.

You will have the opportunity to

• Act as Design Manager on Design and Construction contracts for major infrastructure projects, ensuring technical compliance, quality, and multi-disciplinary coordination. 
• Develop innovative solutions for complex client challenges, shaping medium to large-scale water infrastructure projects locally and nationally.
• Oversee project governance, ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables within budget, and champion health, safety, and wellbeing through safety-in-design processes.
• Support Project Managers in achieving commercial success, build strong client relationships, and identify new opportunities in the rail market.
• Implement digital tools and solutions to enhance project efficiency and delivery.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building capability within the water team.
• Assist with project pursuits and tender submissions, particularly for water-related opportunities.

• Liaise with clients and stakeholders with professionalism and integrity

About you

• Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering or similar).
• Chartered or demonstrate equivalent credentials suitable for application
• Demonstrated technical experience in water design and civil engineering expertise
• Demonstrated experience in Design and Construction contracts
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with public and private sector clients.
• Strong project management skills with hands-on experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, valuing diversity and promoting inclusion

Culture & Benefits 

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

Our Benefits Package Is Designed To Enhance Your Experience

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly

• Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance

• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more

• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development

• Professional development pathways

You’ve got this! 

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees. If you are interested in this role please apply! 

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