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Hays

Project Manager

Hays
Australia · Contract · Entry

Project Manager, working on the delivery of Sydney Water projects

Your new company

Sydney Water provides safe drinking water to more than 5million people across Sydney, the Blue Mountains and the Illawarra. They look after wastewater and some stormwater services to help protect the health of our rivers and beaches. Due to project demands, they are looking for a Projects Manager.

Your new role

Project Manager, working in the Integrated Works Program
Lead the delivery of medium-to high-risk infrastructure projects within Sydney Water's Regional Two-Year Integrated Works Program, covering capital works, renewals, and minor projects. Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and with the Regional Delivery Partner to proactively manage risks, resolve complex issues, and ensure integrated, whole-of-life project outcomes.

  • Ensure Project Plans include clear targets, objectives, Key Performance Indicators, scope of work and deliverables which reflect the agreement between Sydney Water and the Regional Delivery Partner.
  • Prepare Business Cases for medium-to high-risk / complexity projects to meet client expectations, including options identification, analysis and recommendation.
  • Conduct regular meetings with the Regional Delivery Partner to foster a spirit of mutual trust and cooperation, and address early warnings, changes to the program and compensation events, and broader safety, environment, quality and constructability compliance matters.


What you'll need to succeed

  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant or related field or experience deemed equivalent
  • Proven project management experience, delivering large and multi-faceted projects, is essential.
  • Proven leadership / management experience is beneficial.
  • Experience working with key business stakeholders is beneficial.
  • Minimum 5+ years' industry experience, including:
    1. Working within and leading large, multidisciplinary integrated teams and/or alliances
    2. Design and construction project delivery within the infrastructure/utilities sectors
    3. NEC4 contract management and administration
    4. Managing complex stakeholders
    5. Leading positive business change
    6. Program management and/or regional delivery of multiple investment programs

What you'll get in return

Working on major projects across the Sydney water portfolio

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume to [email protected] or call 0452483223.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Posted
Aug 25, 2025
Type
Contract
Level
Entry
Location
Sydney
Company
Hays

Industries

Water Supply Irrigation Systems

Categories

Engineering

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