At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful water infrastructure projects and drive project excellence across Australia.
- Company: Join WSP, a global leader in engineering and consulting with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible work options, and comprehensive benefits including parental leave.
- Other info: Work in a hybrid model with opportunities for international collaboration and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on Australia's water future while collaborating with talented professionals.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in project delivery, strong interpersonal skills, and experience in water infrastructure.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Do the kind of work the world truly needs.
At WSP, you’ll access global expertise, contribute to landmark water projects, and collaborate with talented professionals across Australia.
Here, curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and diverse perspectives strengthen everything we do.
The Opportunity
Our national Water business is growing fast — and we’re looking for an Associate or Principal Project Manager to help deliver some of Australia’s most important water programs.
In this role, you’ll drive project excellence, embed strong commercial and delivery practices, and keep our teams performing at their best.
You will
- Lead project management on water infrastructure projects nationally with support from PMs, SPMs and Team Managers.
- Manage medium–large projects and programs in line with WSP delivery standards
- Embed robust project controls, contract admin and cost planning
- Track internal costs and deliver clear, accurate client reporting
- Identify, manage and negotiate project changes with clients
- Ensure compliance with our Integrated Management System, including audits and quality checks
- Apply risk management frameworks across all project processes
- Champion a strong safety culture and ensure safe delivery for all teams
- What We’ll Love About You
You’re proactive, commercially aware and comfortable influencing at all levels.
You can balance competing priorities, collaborate with technical experts and keep projects running smoothly, even across multiple offices and project streams.
You will bring
- 10+ years’ experience and proven project delivery on D&C water infrastructure projects
- Background in engineering consulting with design management experience highly desirable
- Strong interpersonal skills, with experience working across distributed teams
- Ability to manage multiple tasks across several live projects
- Solid understanding of contracts, change management and drafting variations
- High competency in cost reporting, financial analysis, Excel and Word
- Experience setting up systems for project files, data control and compliance
- Proven ability managing project budgets and using financial tools
- Strong written communication skills, including preparing high‑quality reports
Why Choose WSP?
We’re committed to creating an environment where you feel supported, empowered, and able to make meaningful impact.
- Competitive pay recognising your expertise
- Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives
- Clear development pathways with mentoring and technical support
- Flexible work options to balance life and work
- Purpose‑driven projects that strengthen Australia’s water future
- Comprehensive benefits and support for returners
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
- Option to purchase up to 4 additional weeks of leave
- Opportunities to work across Australia and internationally
- How You’ll Work
You’ll be based in our Brisbane, Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast office, working in a hybrid model with site visits as required.
You’ll be supported by a friendly, high‑performing team committed to technical excellence and meaningful project outcomes.
Join a community of 73,000+ global professionals dedicated to improving the world we live in.
As a permanent employee, you’ll also have access to our Employee Share Purchase Plan to take part in WSP’s collective success.
To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.
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