Design Manager – Water

Designer Managers – Water

Te whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

At Beca, we believe infrastructure should serve communities and the environment. As a Design Manager in our Water team, you will lead the design of critical water infrastructure that supports sustainable growth across New Zealand and Australia.

As a Design Manager, you will lead multi-discipline design teams and take full ownership of design decisions across a diverse range of water infrastructure projects. Your role will be central to ensuring that high-quality design outputs are delivered on time and within budget, while aligning with client expectations and project goals.

You will be responsible for managing engineering governance processes, including design reviews, change management, requests for information, and verification and validation activities. Collaboration will be key, as you work closely with leaders across New Zealand, Australia, and Southeast Asia to deliver integrated and innovative solutions. Additionally, you will play a vital role in mentoring junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.

Ko wai koe | About you

We welcome applicants with a range of experience levels and backgrounds. If you are passionate about water infrastructure and ready to lead, we encourage you to apply.

• Proven experience in water and wastewater design, including conveyance pipelines, hydraulic structures, pump stations, reservoirs, or treatment facilities.
• Strong leadership and coordination skills, with a track record of delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Chartered status (CPEng) in Civil or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Experience with trenchless or low-disruption construction methods is an advantage.
• A collaborative mindset and a commitment to client satisfaction.

Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer

A career with Beca will provide you with :

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Beca is one of Asia Pacific’s largest independent advisory, design, and engineering consultancies. After a century of operation, we have grown from a family-owned business to one of the most progressive, client-centric professional services consultancies in our region. We have more than 4,000 employees in 24 offices around the world and have delivered projects in more than 70 countries.

‘Creative people together transforming our world’ is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations, and our purpose - to make everyday better. We create value through understanding and delivering successful solutions, exceptional service and our enduring relationships and use our skills and systems to empower innovation; helping our clients shape communities, optimise their assets and streamline their operations.

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Tono mai | Apply now!

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