ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future. Job Description The Opportunity As we continue to expand our pipeline of major water infrastructure projects across NSW, we are seeking an experienced Construction Manager – Water to lead the successful delivery of large-scale works. This is a strategic leadership role where you will oversee construction activities, drive safe and efficient delivery, and ensure works are completed to the highest quality, schedule, and budget standards. The role provides exposure to some of the most complex and technically challenging water projects in Australia. Key Responsibilities Provide overall leadership and management of construction activities on major water infrastructure projects. Lead site-based delivery teams, including project engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with project objectives. Develop and implement construction methodologies, staging plans, and risk mitigation strategies. Oversee subcontractor procurement and management, driving performance across safety, cost, quality, and program. Manage project budgets and schedules, ensuring effective cost control and resource allocation. Maintain strong stakeholder relationships, including client representatives, local authorities, and internal senior management. Promote and embed a strong safety culture across all construction operations. Provide mentoring and leadership to engineers and supervisors, building future capability within the team. Required Skills and Competencies Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline. Extensive experience in construction management on large-scale water or civil infrastructure projects . Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary delivery teams on complex works. Strong commercial and contractual knowledge, with experience managing major subcontract packages. Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships and represent the business at a senior level. Commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental best practices. Why Join Us? Play a key leadership role in shaping and delivering essential water infrastructure for NSW. Join a Tier 1 contractor with a strong pipeline of upcoming projects. Be part of a collaborative, values-driven team with a strong culture of safety, inclusion, and career development. ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company's commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA has made significant investments in local opportunities and project development. ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.
