Lead Water Design Engineer

Lead the development and review of water management strategies and plans across the project lifecycle. Prepare project scopes, technical specifications, design reports, technical memoranda and engineering recommendations. Provide technical leadership and support to design engineers, project engineers, consultants and contractors. Undertake and review hydraulic modelling and calculations for pipelines, borefields, pump stations, ponds, tanks and associated water infrastructure. Prepare and review construction drawings, quantity estimates, pipeline schematics, general arrangements, P&IDs and critical equipment selections. Facilitate design reviews, field inspections and stakeholder requirements workshops. Confirm designs comply with the established basis of design and project requirements. Support capital estimating through quantity calculations and material take-offs. Coordinate operational readiness requirements across the project. Monitor engineering schedules and escalate potential schedule risks. Provide construction support by responding to technical queries and updating design documentation. Prepare equipment data sheets and evaluate vendor proposals for technical and budget compliance. Ensure designs comply with statutory regulations, project procedures and accepted engineering practices. Clearly communicate design progress, changes, risks and technical issues to relevant stakeholders