Senior Project Manager – Water & Infrastructure

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a portfolio of 3 Waters and infrastructure resilience projects across Hawke’s Bay. You will work on treatment plants, pumping stations, reservoirs and associated networks, delivering high‑impact outcomes for the local community.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from feasibility studies through design, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with consultants, contractors and client‑side stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets and risk registers.
• Prepare and issue change instructions, conduct progress meetings and provide clear reporting to clients.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.

Required profile

• Approximately 8+ years post‑graduate experience in civil engineering, project delivery or construction management.
• Background that includes time as a consultant or client‑side Project Manager.
• Proven ability to deliver complex infrastructure projects in multi‑stakeholder environments.
• Strong leadership, strategic oversight and hands‑on problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

• Civil engineering
• Construction management
• Project management

What we offer

• Competitive salary package with potential employee share ownership.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, industry memberships and networking.
• Regular social events, wellbeing initiatives and a supportive community‑focused culture.