Senior Water Engineer

Lead impactful water infrastructure projects in a senior role where your expertise and autonomy truly matter.

Join a specialist consultancy where your expertise will shape critical water and wastewater infrastructure across regional NSW. This is an opportunity to step into a senior, influential role where your technical leadership and project insight directly impact communities, environments, and future-ready infrastructure.

The Opportunity

Verve Partners is proud to be partnering with a respected regional engineering consultancy specialising in water and wastewater solutions. Based in Maitland, this agile and highly experienced team delivers end-to-end services—from investigation through to design and project management—across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.
As a Senior Engineer, you’ll work closely with leadership while enjoying genuine autonomy, owning projects and fostering strong client relationships. This is a role for someone who thrives in a boutique environment where your voice is heard and your expertise is valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of water infrastructure projects from concept through to detailed design and implementation
• Develop technical designs, reports, and documentation aligned with project requirements
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful outcomes
• Collaborate closely with the Managing Director on project execution and priorities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies
• Present technical information clearly to stakeholders and project teams
• Identify risks, raise concerns, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering team capability
• Stay current with regulatory changes, environmental considerations, and industry trends

What You Bring

• Degree in Engineering and Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status
• 15+ years’ experience in water and wastewater infrastructure, ideally within Australia
• Strong background across investigation, design, and delivery of infrastructure projects
• Expertise in areas such as pump stations, pipelines, treatment facilities, and water systems
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise effectively
• Demonstrated leadership experience and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• A proactive, adaptable approach with strong organisational skills
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required

At Verve Partners, we take a human-centred approach to recruitment. We work closely with both clients and candidates to create meaningful, long-term connections. With deep local knowledge and exclusive partnerships across the Hunter region and beyond, we’re here to support your next career move with insight, transparency, and care.

Ready to Apply? If you’re a seasoned water infrastructure professional looking to make a genuine impact in a collaborative and flexible environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out to Matt Vass for a confidential conversation 0447 313 525 | matt@vervepartners.com.au

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