Our client is a global leader in water and environmental services, partnering with utilities, industrial organisations and public sector stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions across water treatment, infrastructure, asset management and operational excellence.
As part of a significant investment in expanding its advisory capabilities across Australia and New Zealand, the organisation is strengthening its ability to support clients through complex operational, regulatory and infrastructure challenges.
With a strong focus on sustainability, digital innovation and technical expertise, the business works alongside water utilities to enhance operational performance, optimise asset lifecycles and develop long-term strategies that deliver value for communities and the environment.
Its collaborative approach combines local market knowledge with access to global expertise, enabling clients to achieve practical, future-focused outcomes.
This growth phase presents an exciting opportunity for experienced water industry professionals to join a high-performing team and contribute to strategic projects that are shaping the future of the water sector across the region.
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced water industry professional to join a growing advisory practice supporting major utility and infrastructure clients across Australia and New Zealand.
Working at the intersection of strategy, operations and technical excellence, you will act as a trusted advisor to water utilities, helping clients solve complex operational challenges, develop long-term asset strategies and improve performance across water treatment and infrastructure networks.
This is a highly visible role that combines technical expertise, stakeholder engagement and commercial acumen, offering the opportunity to influence major investment decisions and shape the future of water services across the region.
Key Responsibilities
Build and maintain trusted relationships with utility and infrastructure clients.




Provide strategic and technical advisory support across water treatment, networks, asset management and operational performance.
Lead and contribute to strategic planning, options analysis, concept development and operational optimisation initiatives.
Prepare high-quality technical and commercial proposals.
Oversee advisory project delivery, coordinating internal subject matter experts and multidisciplinary teams.
Facilitate workshops, stakeholder engagement sessions and technical reviews.
Identify risks and develop practical mitigation strategies to support project and operational outcomes.
Support business growth through client engagement and pursuit activities.
About You
You are an experienced engineering or water operations professional who combines strong technical capability with exceptional relationship-building skills.
You will bring:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
Significant experience within water utilities, water infrastructure, operations or consulting environments.
Strong understanding of regulatory, environmental and operational frameworks.
Experience working with public utilities, asset owners and/or major contractors.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Ability to translate complex technical challenges into practical and commercially viable solutions.
Experience leading projects, teams or advisory engagements.
Willingness to travel domestically as required.
What You'll Gain
Prospect to influence critical water infrastructure and operational outcomes.
Exposure to major utility clients and strategic projects.
Collaborative, multidisciplinary working environment.
Growth opportunities within a business investing heavily in advisory services and technical excellence.
Competitive remuneration and professional development opportunities.
If you're passionate about helping water utilities solve complex challenges and want to play a key leadership role in a growing advisory business, we'd love to hear from you.
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📌 Qld Regional Advisory Lead | Water Infrastructure & Operations (Brisbane)
🏢 Brunel
📍 Brisbane