About Seqwater
Water is essential for life. At Seqwater, we’re not just delivering water—we’re driving innovation, growth and transformation to secure the future of water across South East Queensland.
As one of the largest water businesses with the most geographically spread and diverse asset base of any capital city in Australia, our operations extend from the New South Wales border to the base of the Toowoomba ranges and north to Gympie.
As we enter an exciting period of expansion, we're embracing new technologies and sustainable practices to meet the growing needs of our region. We work collaboratively across our organisation and with our stakeholders, constantly striving to enhance the quality of service we provide. As we modernise our systems and invest in smarter water grids, we remain focused on delivering the highest standard of service, always with the future in mind.
Our transformation is about more than just infrastructure—it’s about people. Our team of dedicated professionals are united by a shared passion for creating lasting, meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve, and this is reflected in Our Vision, Water for Life, Our Promise - Safe for Life, and Our Values of integrity, respect, care, and courage that shape everything we do.
You’ll be working on some of the most high-profile water infrastructure projects in the industry, helping to secure Water for Life for generations to come.
About Your Opportunity
Step into a hands-oneadership role as a Construction Manager within Seqwater’s Sustaining Capital team. You’ll play a critical part in the successful delivery of complex water infrastructure upgrades and asset improvement projects across South East Queensland.
Reporting to the Manager Sustaining Capital, you will oversee on-site construction activities to ensure works are delivered safely, on schedule and in accordance with design, water quality, environmental and operational requirements. Acting as the key interface between contractors, Seqwater Operations and project teams, you’ll help ensure minimal disruption to day-to-day operations while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.
This is an opportunity for an experienced construction professional to make a real impact by helping deliver essential infrastructure that supports safe, reliable and sustainable water for the communities we serve.
Key responsibilities:
• Lead the construction management of assigned projects, working closely with the relevant Project Manager to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality delivery.
• Provide advice on project risks, mitigation strategies and key construction hold points.
• Coordinate site-based construction activities with Seqwater Operations and internal teams to ensure alignment with operational and project requirements.
• Undertake Mechanical, Electrical and Civil inspection, commissioning and handover activities, including:
- Reviewing constructability of detailed designs.
- Reviewing commissioning plans and inspection and test plans.
- Witnessing Factory and Site Acceptance Tests and fabrication inspections.
- Assisting in the preparation of commissioning and project finalisation reports.
- Managing defect identification and rectification.
- Facilitating the transfer of asset information and operations and maintenance documentation to Seqwater systems and teams.
• Ensure site activities comply with safety, water quality, environmental and regulatory requirements, including the development of isolation plans, safe work procedures and permit management.
• Audit contractor compliance with safety, environmental and quality management plans.
• Provide regular updates to the Project Manager on progress, safety, risks, schedule, engineering and stakeholder matters.
• Liaise with Seqwater Legal, Infrastructure Planning, and Workplace Health, Safety and Environment teams to manage permits and approvals.
• Comply with Seqwater’s Code of Conduct, policies and all work health and safety, quality and environmental management systems.
About you
You are a highly capable, site-focused construction professional with strong technical knowledge and experience delivering complex water or infrastructure projects. You thrive in operational environments, are confident managing contractors and stakeholders, and are committed to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Appropriate trade qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil or Structural.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction delivery of complex, multi-disciplinary water or infrastructure projects (typically $3m–$15m+).
- Demonstrated experience working as a Construction Manager or in a similar site leadership role.
- Sound understanding of water supply infrastructure, including dams, treatment, storage and transport assets.
- Strong knowledge of Australian/New Zealand construction standards.
- Experience in commissioning management (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil), preferably in the water industry.
- Proven experience developing and auditing project plans and risk management procedures.
- Strong knowledge of quality assurance, environmental management and workplace health and safety systems.
- High-level communication, organisation and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Additional Requirements
- Class C Driver’s Licence.
- Strong computer literacy and written communication skills.
- Ability to apply corporate policies and procedures, particularly in health, safety, environment and quality.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on critical, high-impact water infrastructure projects across South East Queensland.
- A collaborative, safety-first and values-driven culture.
- A Full time contract with an attractive salary.
Appointment to this role is subject to the provision of a national police check and may be subject to other medical/character requirements. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically deemed ineligible. Each application will be considered on its merits.
For a more detailed preview of the work that you will be involved in for this role, feel free to take a look at the position description on our careers page - careers.seqwater.com.au We also invite you to connect with us on LinkedIn and join our growing community of followers to see all the latest news and job opportunities as and when they happen - https://www.linkedin.com/company/seqwater/
If you are looking for an extraordinary career in which you can make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you!
To apply
Submit your cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and your resume via the Apply button.
Applications close: 11:55PMAEST, Sunday 15th February 2026
For further information please email enquiries to recruitment@seqwater.com.au
Please note – applications cannot be accepted via email.
