Hydraulic Modelling Team Leader Wellington
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Looking to work in a smaller organisation where you can directly influence and benefit from your effort? We are looking for an exceptional individual to lead our Wellington team of hydraulic and hydrological modellers. The role will involve project delivery and client management responsibilities. We're looking for someone with strong consulting experience and an interest in helping to build Awa's capability and culture.
Reports to:
Regional Manager
Primary work location:
Wellington
About you:
You will bring your own specialist technical skills in water consulting to lead your team through delivery of projects, such as water sensitive design, modelling, engineering, flood risk assessment, environmental science and infrastructure planning.
You will be confident in managing clients, identifying new opportunities, scoping and negotiating contracts and then managing the delivery. You will care about your team, taking an interest in their professional development and supporting them as they grow. You will be well versed in working with other leaders across the business to prioritise, plan and schedule work.
Awa is open to candidates from a wide range of backgrounds such as environmental management, earth science, geography, engineering or a related disciplines. A bachelors degree is required with postgraduate or double degree preferable.
You will also be able to demonstrate:
ability to lead and develop staff
experience leading client relationships and developing client plans
ability to translate and communicate complex technical information to clients
experience working in projects that used hydrological and hydraulic water models such as DHI's modelling suite (Mike Flood, Urban, Mike 21, Mike 11), InfoWorks ICM or TuFlow
proven programme and project delivery skills, with project director experience desirable
ability to set up contracts, manage budgets and prepare invoices
entitlement to work in New Zealand because you are a New Zealand or Australian citizen or have a residence visa
Some additional skills that would be beneficial include:
experience in engineering options assessment and design projects
experience in growth, infrastructure, catchment and flood planning
comfortable leading projects with complex information and technology components, especially GIS
experience with engineering design tools such as Civil3D, 12D or AutoCAD
a practical attitude and a keen interest in contributing to Awa's modelling software and service automation products
experience working in rapidly growing and dynamic organisations
Looking to relocate to New Zealand?
Awa is has accreditation to use the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) programme to hire migrants on for up to 3 years. Are you an experienced Chartered or Registered Engineer looking to move to New Zealand?
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