Team Manager, NSW - Water Treatment

Job Description

Add expected salary to your profile for insights What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. The team: At WSP Australia, we are committed to creating positive, long-lasting impacts on communities through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. Our Water Treatment team is at the forefront of this mission, delivering sustainable solutions to some of the most pressing water challenges. With a focus on water, recycled water, and sewerage infrastructure, we partner with public and private clients to design and implement cutting-edge treatment systems that benefit communities and the environment. As well as working on major programs in New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland and Tasmania, our national treatment team has been involved in a range of exciting water and wastewater treatment projects across Australia. These include the design projects such as amplification of Cronulla WWTP, Wollongong WWTP and Wilton WWTPs, upgrade of Coolum STP and design of Staplyton STP, upgrades to Happy Valley WTP and Bolivar STP, and Kangaroo Island Desalination Plants as well as strategic and optioneering projects such as Launceston Sewer Improvement Program, Rosslynne WFP Masterplan and Northwest Treatment Hub Options Study. We are proud to contribute to projects that will have a lasting positive impact on our water resources and communities. We are a growing team with exciting opportunities to make a real difference, and we’re looking for passionate professionals to join us in shaping the future of water treatment in Australia. With WSP’s scale and reach, you’ll have access to global opportunities and the chance to work on some of the best projects worldwide. WSP offers competitive compensation, a flexible work model, beautiful and thoughtfully designed offices, and endless opportunities for professional growth. The Opportunity: Reporting to the Section Executive, Water Treatment, our client-focused Team Manager, NSW will be responsible for the day-to-day management of our growing NSW Water Treatment team. In this leadership role, you will manage a variety of strategic and operational functions and interact with clients and potential clients to nurture WSP’s future pipeline of work. Key responsibilities include: Team Management: Oversee the commercial and financial performance of the team, ensuring team utilisation and project governance align with strategic goals. Business Development: Lead business development efforts, positioning the team for success, and preparing tenders for new opportunities in the water sector. Client Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients and potential clients, contributing to WSP’s future pipeline. Project Delivery: Be responsible for delivery of treatment projects and maintain 20-50% billability on project work while balancing leadership responsibilities. Staff Development: Support the well-being and professional development of your direct reports, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment. Strategic Leadership: Translate strategic plans into actionable initiatives, ensuring performance aligns with the team’s goals and driving growth. Industry Leadership: Actively participate in shaping the future of the industry through committees, industry bodies, and publications. What we'll love about you: This is a strategically important role for WSP’s growth, and we are looking for a leader who can foster a thriving team environment. To be successful in this role, you will bring: Experience: Typically 15+ years in the water sector, with significant experience in Australia, strong team management and business development experience. Market Knowledge: Well-connected within the NSW water market, with a track record of winning work and delivering water and wastewater treatment projects in the sector. Technical Expertise: Strong technical competence across a wide spectrum of water and/or wastewater treatment/process disciplines. Experience in project and/or design management in water, recycled water, sewerage treatment and/or desalination infrastructure will be key to this role. Client Management: A strong track record of managing client relationships and solving project-related issues. Commercial Acumen: Experience managing the commercial aspects of projects in a consulting environment and high level of understanding of risks. Strategic Vision: Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans for team growth and business development. Change Management: Experience in leading and managing change to drive continuous improvement. Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all. Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world. An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners 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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