Technical Director Water

Mott MacDonald New Zealand is a team of experts who enjoy sharing success in delivering awesome projects such as Christchurch’s Te Kaha Stadium, Lake Onslow Pumped Hydro Scheme Feasibility, Seascape Tower, Auckland Airport upgrades, and numerous complex wastewater treatment plants across New Zealand, including Snells Beach Wastewater Treatment Plant.   

Our locally based teams are deeply committed to the communities they serve. Over the years, we’ve played pivotal roles in strategic projects across New Zealand. Our diverse team, comprising skilled engineers, project managers, leaders, digital designers, and advisors, is dedicated to shaping the communities in which we live.   

The role. What you will do: 

We’re looking for an experienced Technical Director in the Water Sector with demonstrated experience in team leadership, mentoring, delivery of multidisciplinary projects,  hydraulics and construction monitoring/supervision.  

With our Wellington team being a strategic growth area for our New Zealand Business, this is leadership opportunity to be part of the development and growth of our Lower North Island delivery team, with the connections and support from our Auckland team.  

As our new Technical Director, you will take a leading role amongst our Three Waters team, working in close collaboration with our leadership team across NZ as well as connecting with our global specialists.  

This role will be focusing on leadership and development of junior staff through line management, mentoring and project delivery.  You will be involved in overseeing preparation of outline and detailed civil engineering designs, review of technical and commercial specifications, managing projects and working in close partnership with clients and contractors. 

A strong customer driven work ethic will underpin your expertise and will be among a range of skills that will assist you in building a strong profile within Mott MacDonald and among our clients.  

 
About you: 

You will have a tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering with experience in three waters, and ideally be a Chartered Engineer. You will have capability in a civil water design, such as pressure/rising mains, trenchless techniques, gravity pipelines (sewer and stormwater), pump stations and/or reservoirs and ideally your design management experience will include working on complex infrastructure. You will also have the ability to provide quality assurance and continuous improvement through peer review. 

 
We are looking for someone with excellent people management skills, who takes pride in their ability to communicate and who can work with a diverse range of staff. 
You will also have the ability to manage/direct multi-disciplinary three waters design projects to achieve business objectives of quality, time, and cost.  

You’ve got this!  
 
This is a great opportunity to join a global consultancy that is growing and is pushing ahead in the local market. If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of the growth of a business within an organisation that is shaping the communities in which we live, then we would encourage you to apply for the above position and join our world class consultancy. Being a large consultancy there is potential to shape the role to fit the right candidate so if you don’t have all the skills, don’t panic, its still worth applying. 
 
We offer you all the benefits that come from working in a global consultancy, including a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, enhanced Kiwi Saver contributions, ongoing professional support, career development and a great opportunity to work on key projects. We are committed to fostering a culture that empowers our people, promotes teamwork and embraces sustainability. 
 
If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, and integrity. So, if this role resonates with you, please send through your application.

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