We are seeking an experienced Principal Water Infrastructure Engineer to lead and grow our Cape Town Water Infrastructure team while supporting the delivery of projects across the North Queensland and Northern Territory (NQNT) region in Australia. As the team leader, you will be responsible for developing a high-performing engineering team that operates as an integrated extension of the Australian Water Infrastructure business.The role combines technical leadership, project delivery oversight, and people management. Working closely with Australian project managers and technical leads, you will coordinate the delivery of engineering services across a range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes, effective resource management, and adherence to project, safety, and quality requirements.A key focus of the position is building capability and fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Cape Town team. The successful candidate will be a recognised technical leader with a passion for mentoring and developing people, strengthening cross-regional relationships, and supporting the long-term growth and success of both the Cape Town delivery team and the NQNT Water Infrastructure business.Behaviours to DemonstrateDEVELOP YOURSELF + OTHERSLeads by exampleCreates an inclusive work environment based on trust and respect.  Coaches to develop and maximise strengths of team membersBias to listen and communicateProvides timely, honest feedback regularly to promote learning, development and improved results.  Listens to learn.Safety and integrity alwaysEnsures team operates with high standards of integrity.  Makes safety a priority.BE CLIENT- FOCUSEDCollaborativeOperates in a manner that improves, optimizes the company by removing silos.  Compels teams to cooperate with a unity of purpose.InnovativeExecutes new and creative solutions that supports continuous improvement and advances internal/external client’s objectives.Client-focusedIdentifies opportunities for long-term relationship with clients by anticipating cross-functional solutions and other opportunities.DELIVER RESULTSDemands excellenceWorks through ambiguity to drive performance.  Sets standards and delivers high-quality work.AccountableAligns resources to critical business needs and delegates where appropriate, escalates issues as necessary to senior leadership to impact results.  Ensures decisions are implemented, evaluated and takes accountability for results.Makes fact-based decisionsSeeks out factual information and assesses risk to make the best possible decision.Leads changePositively embraces change and acts as a role model for othersSkillsExperience in managing complex projects and meeting delivery requirementsExperience in successfully leading project teamsStrong oral and written communication skillsEffective time management and organisational skillsCommercial acumen, and the ability to develop a strong client baseStrong team leader with excellent interpersonal skills, who works with and supports staff An effective leader with tenacity and drive to achieve outstanding resultsHigh level attention to detail and accuracyCollaborative; willing to share knowledge, experience, ideas and expertise for the betterment of group and selfDiligent and able to work consistently to deadlines under tight time framesHigh-level problem-solving skills and judgement capabilityAble to maintain confidentialityClient focused (both internal and external clients)A strong sense of commitment, a willingness to learn and a desire to work in a dynamic deadline driven team environmentKnowledgeAble to use all Microsoft Office packagesKnowledge of the market for consulting servicesKnowledge of applicable Australian codes and standards.Essential Performance CriteriaIncrease revenue in the area/business including marginsGrow the size of the teamDevelop the team
