Principal - Stormwater

The opportunity:

We are seeking an exceptional Principal - Stormwater to join our office to:

  • Influence, shape and build a business centred on great stormwater outcomes.
  • Join a talented collaborative team.
  • Enjoy great benefits including flexible working arrangements.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Build and maintain positive, long-term relationships with existing and new clients
  • Pursue and secure significant projects– either directly or with partners - which are aligned with Awa’s strategy, capabilities and purpose.
  • As Project Director and / or Technical Reviewer, help ensure are projects are to scope, budget and schedule
  • Lead and grow a diverse team of high-calibre engineering design professionals in our office.
  • Collaborate with other services – in particular modelling and urban planning - to leverage capabilities and provide innovative solutions.
  • Actively represent Awa at forums and industry events.
  • Contribute to our five-year strategy including our priority initiatives.
Reports to:
CEO
Direct reports (approx):
4-5
Primary work location:
All Offices
About you:

Are you passionate about our urban streams, waterways, blue green networks, flooding, infrastructure and water quality? Are you the kind of person who can listen to clients and translate their needs into projects that provide great outcomes? Do you have a heart for people and the environment? If this sounds like you, we’d love to talk.

We welcome candidates with track record in most or all the following:

  • A recognised stormwater leader with 15+ years of experience and strong connections across the sector.
  • A robust engineering background.
  • An adaptive and nimble mindset, able to work fluidly across offices and people.
  • Pragmatic and hands-on, focused on great outcomes and company growth.
  • Strong commercial acumen.
  • A genuine interest in Te Ao Māori.

Please apply for this role via the form below.

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Position location:

All Offices

Alongside a competitive salary and bonus scheme, Awa offers:

  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Great offices in Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch
  • Talented, friendly and collaborative team
  • Opportunity to become a shareholder
  • Career development programmes
  • Professional memberships
  • Health insurance
  • Values Awa-rds
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • “Coolest little company in the world"