Are you an experienced water management professional looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have a strong background in water treatment design and a passion for leading innovative projects? We have the perfect opportunity for you! My client is a leading civil contractor based in Christchurch working on projects throughout New Zealand. They are creating a new role within their management team for a Water Manager. In this senior role, you will play a pivotal part in building and leading a dynamic team dedicated to the design and construction of water treatment projects across New Zealand. Key Responsibilities: Leadership: Build, inspire, and manage a high-performing team focused on water treatment projects. Project Management: Oversee the design and construction phases of water treatment projects, ensuring they meet high standards of quality and efficiency. Design Expertise: Leverage your extensive background in water treatment design, from conception through to implementation. Market Knowledge: Utilize your understanding of the New Zealand water industry and local market dynamics to drive project success and foster strong relationships with key stakeholders. Client Facing: Be the main point of contact with clients for all water-related projects. Requirements: Experience: Proven track record in water treatment design and project management, ideally with experience in a design consultancy specializing in water-based projects. Local Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the New Zealand market, including key players and regulatory requirements. Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team, driving performance and fostering collaboration. Qualifications: Relevant engineering or design qualifications in water management or a related field. Travel: Although based in Christchurch, the projects will be countrywide and as such there will be some travel to projects as required. Why Join Us? This contractor has a track record for taking on complex and challenging engineering projects and delivering to high standards every time. The creation of this role shows a commitment to build a strong water division within their business, allowing the successful candidate the opportunity to build a team around them and deliver in this space. In respect to your experience, you will be offered an excellent salary as part of a larger package. If you're ready to bring your expertise to a leading civil contractor and make a real difference in water project delivery across New Zealand, we want to hear from you! To apply, please submit your CV to Phil via and we'll take things from there. Apply for this Job Name * Email Address * Phone Number Attach CV Only DOC, DOCX and PDF allowed Cover note Job Category: Civil Engineering, Design, Engineering Consultant, Project Management Consultant Job Type: Full Time Location: Christchurch Salary: Excellent salary & package Sector: Civil Contractor, Engineering Consultant, Project Management Consultant, Water #J-18808-Ljbffr