Drive National Engineering Capability | Lead Systems, People & Technical Excellence

A leading infrastructure delivery business is seeking a Head of Engineering to lead its engineering function across a portfolio of design and construct (D&C) projects in the water and civil sectors.

This executive role will focus on technical leadership, engineering performance systems, and high-level integration between design and delivery teams. You’ll be empowered to embed scalable processes and shape engineering strategy to support a growing national delivery model.

Key Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for engineering across major D&C infrastructure projects
• Lead technical performance, governance, QA/QC and constructability frameworks
• Develop and mentor a national team of senior engineers and discipline leads
• Partner with executive leaders across commercial, delivery, and client-facing roles
• Champion continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration

Your Profile

• Extensive experience (10+ years) in D&C infrastructure – ideally water, civil, or utilities
• Proven leadership of internal engineering teams and cross-discipline collaboration
• Strong capability in technical governance, constructability, and risk management
• Portfolio-level oversight of multiple concurrent projects or programs
• CPEng, RPEQ, or Chartered Engineer status strongly preferred

The Opportunity

• Join a respected, growing infrastructure business with national impact
• Influence systems, people, and delivery models from the top
• Sydney base preferred | Flexible travel across major project locations