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About the Company 

At SA Water, our work sustains life. Every day, we deliver safe, reliable water and wastewater services to more than 1.8 million South Australians, supporting healthy communities across our state.

Behind this essential service are people who care. From engineering and science to construction, digital, operations and customer experience, every role plays a part. We bring our authentic selves to work, driven by purpose, supporting one another to deliver work that truly matters.

About the job  

We are seeking an experienced Construction Technical Manager to support the delivery of new and upgraded water and wastewater infrastructure across South Australia. In this role, you will provide technical leadership throughout construction, testing, commissioning and completions, ensuring projects achieve the required outcomes for safety, quality, schedule and cost.

A key focus of the role will be providing specialist expertise in electrical infrastructure and systems associated with water and wastewater operations, including high voltage power supply, low voltage power distribution, motor control, instrumentation, control systems, telemetry and operational technology. You will support the successful integration and commissioning of electrical and mechanical assets, ensuring compliance with technical standards, regulatory requirements and operational needs.

Working closely with project managers, contractors, engineers, commissioning teams and operational stakeholders, you will resolve complex technical challenges, provide construction assurance, support contract management and promote innovation, reliability and environmental best practice across major capital programs.

About the Person

You are a technically accomplished construction professional who thrives in complex infrastructure environments and enjoys working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders. You bring strong leadership, sound judgement, and a practical approach to problem solving, with the ability to balance project delivery requirements while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.

You have extensive experience delivering or supporting major infrastructure projects. Ideally, within an electrical discipline that enhances your ability to support construction, commissioning and completions across our major programs.

About Sustainable Infrastructure

The Sustainable Infrastructure business group plans, designs and delivers the critical water and wastewater infrastructure that supports communities across South Australia, now and into the future.

Working in this team means shaping long‑term solutions, from designing and upgrading assets to embedding sustainability and resilience into major capital programs. You’ll be part of a collaborative, future‑focused team doing work that builds and maintains a reliable and sustainable water system for generations to come.

Responsibilities include: 

• Applying your electrical expertise to guide construction, commissioning and completions, strengthening SA Water’s internal capability in a high‑demand program environment
• Resolving construction challenges and supporting project managers, contractors and technical specialists
• Promoting innovation, efficiency and environmental best practice across major capital programs
• Supporting contract management and ensuring safety, quality, time and cost outcomes
• Contributing positively to team culture and stakeholder collaboration

You will bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction, WHS, environmental practices and quality assurance
• Technical understanding of water, wastewater and recycled water infrastructure
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships
• Competence in digital tools including project scheduling, analytics (e.g. Power BI) and mobile field applications
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to exercise sound judgement when resolving urgent construction or commissioning issues
• A current and valid driver’s licence

Further information can be found in the attached PD – Construction Technical Manager.docx

To apply, click 'Apply'. Please submit and complete the application form, upload a cover letter and current resume. For enquiries, please contact Chantelle Romeo from the Talent Acquisition team chantelle.romeo@sawater.com.au.

Applications close 4pm, 20 July 2026.

A great customer experience is best achieved by having a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from everyone, including people living with disability, job seekers of all ages, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

Our Industry is like no other. Dive into the wonderful world of water and explore the boundless opportunities. Learn more about the water industry at careersinwater.com.au.

Please note: We request that recruitment agencies do not submit candidates for this position, as they will not be accepted.