* Long-term project delivery (3yrs+) opportunity in a regional setting
* Oversee design, construction, and commissioning of a major water reclamation
* Start ASAP
What's in it for you?
* Salary package in the $220k - $250k range, reflective of experience and project complexity
* Secure a long-term contract running through June 2028
* Deliver a large-scale public infrastructure project with strong community impact
* Collaborate with seasoned specialists in water and environmental infrastructure
* Flexible (full time) working arrangements - opportunity for hybrid WFH setup (3 days site / 2 days WFH), or Accomodation provided (or both)
The Role
This is a senior Project Manager position on a multi-year, high-profile water infrastructure project based in Bendigo. You'll take full ownership of the delivery of a Water Reclamation Plant Upgrade, managing works from design and procurement through to commissioning and handover.
Your core responsibilities will include:
• Leading a multidisciplinary team across all phases of project delivery
• Client management and engagement - build strong rapport with the client and client representatives
• Ensuring compliance with HSE and QA requirements across the lifecycle
• Take responsibility for the financial performance of the project, overseeing procurement and ongoing cost controls
• Oversee project program and measure/manage performance of sub-contractors
• Fostering a culture of collaboration, safety, and operational excellence on the project
This role offers high autonomy and the opportunity to drive technical outcomes across civil and environmental scopes on a large-scale public project.
The Builder
Join a privately owned infrastructure contractor with decades of experience delivering essential service projects across Australia. Known for their practical expertise and technical capability, they focus on complex, compliance-driven construction for public and utility clients.
Project expertise spans:
• Water and wastewater treatment facilities
• Environmental and sustainability-focused infrastructure
• Civil works supporting regional development
• Government and authority-led public infrastructure
• Community and operational support buildings
This is a contractor respected for its delivery focus, collaboration, and long-standing client partnerships; backed by a stable team, a strong safety culture, and a portfolio of high-impact, community-serving projects.
Are you suitable?
This is a senior-level Project Manager role suited to someone with deep expertise in water and wastewater infrastructure. You'll be leading a complex solids handling upgrade for a major water reclamation facility, so this role demands both technical depth and stakeholder maturity.
You're likely to tick the following boxes:
• 10+ years of Project Management experience, specifically in sewage treatment or complex water infrastructure
• Proven track record delivering relevant projects
• Strong working relationships with water authorities or government utility clients, ideally within Victoria, though interstate or NZ experience will also be considered (with accomodation and/or hybrid WFH setup provided, if required)
• Excellent safety record and leadership mindset, with a focus on risk management and compliance
• Familiarity with Water Authority contracts and specifications (e.g., Major Works Contract, Design and Construct models)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
How to apply
If you have a resume ready to send, forward it to Martin Preece by email at or simply click on the 'apply now' tab for this advert and attach your resume.
Or, if you would like a confidential discussion regarding this job before committing to the role - call Martin on 0400 934 025
Feel free to contact Martin on LinkedIn at an up-to-date list of all our vacancies, news and podcasts visit: a complex water infrastructure upgrade in regional Victoria, overseeing delivery from design through commissioning on a high-value public project #J-18808-Ljbffr