Job Description

Overview

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Project Director | Water Infrastructure Projects. Turning the recruitment game upside down and inside out. This role is more than delivery. As part of the SLT, you'll lead in a fast-growing business now transforming strategically from the inside out.

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Your new employer is a specialist civil and utilities infrastructure contractor known for delivering complex, high-risk projects across transport, water, power and defence. They partner with Tier 1 builders, government clients and asset owners to provide end-to-end solutions, covering everything from underground utilities and civil works to multi-service relocations and critical infrastructure upgrades.

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With a reputation for engineering-led delivery, their portfolio includes major Sydney Water, Ausgrid, and TfNSW projects and they are often engaged early in the project lifecycle to help de-risk tenders and design smarter solutions for complex scopes. They hold major accreditations including Sydney Water, ASP1 and Federal Safety Commissioner, making them a trusted delivery partner where safety, compliance and technical capability are critical.

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The business focuses on solving compound engineering challenges by integrating civil, structural and utility disciplines into a unified approach. They excel when involved early in the project, working closely with clients to shape practical, cost-effective solutions that go beyond traditional contracting.

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Their vision is to be recognised across Australia as a long-term infrastructure partner, valued not just for project outcomes but for technical excellence, commercial integrity and their ability to navigate complex challenges with confidence.

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This role goes far beyond project delivery. As part of the senior leadership team,



it offers a genuine opportunity to lead within a business that's grown rapidly and is now undergoing a strategic transformation from the inside out. The organisation is evolving from a high-growth contractor into a sustainable, systems-driven infrastructure partner.

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This maturity is taking shape across all areas of the business including system upgrades, leadership coaching, new executive appointments and a solid commitment to engineering excellence, collaboration and transparency.

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Key Responsibilities

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- Lead and manage concurrent water infrastructure projects
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- Take full accountability for safety, commercial performance, program delivery, and quality outcomes
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- Engage closely with the tendering and commercial teams from early bid stage through to completion
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- Oversee a strong support team, including dedicated HSEQ resources, post-award commercial and project controls support and a CA or QS on each project
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- Manage 6-10 direct reports (depending on the size of projects)
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- Report directly to the General Manager
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- Work flexibly across office and site (2–3 days expected onsite or in the office each week)
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About You

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- Background in Tier 2–4 civil or utilities contracting
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- Deep understanding of utilities infrastructure, particularly water and wastewater
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- Ability to add value through early contractor involvement and engineering-led problem solving
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Next steps

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For more information, please contact Nadene Barretto on 0432 124418 or [email protected], or simply apply.

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Seniority level

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- Director
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Employment type

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- Full-time
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Job function

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- Project Management
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Industries

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- Construction
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📌 Project Director | Water Infrastructure Projects (Central Coast Council)
🏢 Eight Recruitment
📍 Central Coast Council