• Become part of the Executive Leadership Team
• Join a well-established business with a wide client base
• Drive strategic decisions and lead a team of Structural and Mechanical Engineers

As the engineering partner of choice, our client Waterline deliver high-quality, practical solutions across the entire asset lifecycle – from studies and design through to project execution, commissioning, operations, and decommissioning.

As a key member of Waterline’s Executive Leadership Team (ELT), you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping their strategic direction, driving business performance, and leading a high-performing SMP (Structural, Mechanical and Piping) team. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact on their people, clients, and the industries they serve.

Key Responsibilities

As SMP Manager, you will:

• Lead, develop, and empower a team of SMP engineers and designers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Lead key client accounts, deepening relationships and identifying opportunities to expand Waterline’s service offerings through business development practices. 
• Support business growth through proactive engagement, pipeline management, and collaboration with new business teams.
• Provide strategic direction and technical oversight for the safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of multi-discipline engineering projects.
• Partner with the Executive Leadership Team to achieve Waterline’s strategic and financial objectives.
• Oversee the delivery of SMP projects to the highest technical and quality standards, ensuring compliance with professional engineering requirements.
• Drive innovation and process optimisation across the SMP function to enhance productivity, quality, and client satisfaction.

About You

You’re a proven engineering leader who thrives on driving results through people. You balance technical depth with strategic vision and can build strong relationships across teams and clients alike.

You’ll bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering 
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including 7+ in a senior or leadership role
• Proven experience leading multi-discipline engineering teams in the resources sector
• Strong commercial acumen and financial management capability
• Demonstrated success in project delivery, risk management, and client engagement
• A collaborative leadership style aligned with Waterline’s core values: Driven, Authentic, Empathic, and Supportive

Why Waterline?

Waterline do more than deliver projects – they empower their people. You’ll join a business that:

• Values technical excellence and authentic leadership
• Champions innovation and continuous improvement
• Offers genuine flexibility and autonomy in how you work
• Encourages growth, mentorship, and career progression
• Celebrates success together

This is your chance to help shape the future of a growing Australian engineering consultancy making a real impact across the resources sector.

If you’re a values-driven leader ready to bring your expertise and energy to an executive-level role, we’d love to hear from you.