Sequana Group is one of the fastest-growing & independent water, energy, and environment-focused infrastructure advisory firms in Australia with a growing International presence. We work with both the private sector and government organisations to break the mould and redefine the future of Australia’s major water, environment, and energy projects.

This particular role sits with Atlas (a Sequana Group Company), our brownfield water and wastewater specialist. Atlas focuses on improving delivery success across the full lifecycle — from condition assessment and optimisation through to renewal and upgrade delivery. Since 2011, their teams have delivered programs 95% on time, 98% on budget, with over $100m in TOTEX savings, by bringing together senior, cross-functional expertise across design, construction, maintenance and delivery management.

Atlas are currently hiring a position for a Structural Technical Director.

WHAT YOU DO

At Atlas, we find smarter and better ways for our clients to deliver, operate and maintain infrastructure, creating lasting value for communities and the environment. As our Structural Technical Director, you will be the custodian of technical expertise across the business, ensuring the quality, governance and engineering standards that underpin our reputation in the water and wastewater sector. You will provide technical leadership on our most complex and highest risk projects, guiding critical engineering decisions and ensuring we continue to deliver solutions that perform across the entire asset lifecycle.

Beyond providing strategic direction, we are looking for someone who is passionate about sharing their knowledge, mentoring and developing others, and actively contributing to the day to day engineering work. The Structural Technical Director will play a key role in growing our business by leading the technical strategy behind major pursuits, developing trusted client relationships, and contributing directly to revenue growth. Through expertise, influence and a hands on approach to engineering, you will strengthen our technical community, support the development of our Principal and Lead Engineers, and help foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical expertise across Atlas.

Responsibilities

• Set and continuously raise technical capability across the brownfield water and waste lifecycle, in line with organisational lifecycle approach and strategy.

• Provide hands on technical leadership on complex, multi disciplinary projects, and own the framework for technical excellence and the governance behind it.

• Own technical assurance through design review, independent verification and peer review, and lead the technical advisory.

• Own Atlas engineering standards and compliance with Australian Standards and water industry codes, governing deviations, and develop standardised design and decision making frameworks.

• Mentor and develop Principal and lead Engineers, and establish the framework for technical excellence.

• Lead the technical case on major and complex bids, and convert our technical reputation into won work.

• Own and grow a portfolio of key client accounts, accountable for their revenue against targets.

WHO YOU ARE

Candidates should possess:

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, with Chartered Professional Engineer status (CPEng, FIEAust or equivalent) and eligibility for registration.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the water, wastewater or broader infrastructure sector.

• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership on complex, multi disciplinary and brownfield infrastructure projects, including technical assurance, design review, independent verification, risk management and governance.

• Deep understanding of Australian Standards, water industry codes and engineering best practice, with a proven ability to develop technical standards, frameworks and repeatable engineering solutions that deliver whole of life value.

• Strong leadership and mentoring capability, with experience developing senior technical professionals, building high performing engineering teams and fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

• Commercially astute with a prove tract record of leading technical components of major pursuits, building trusted client relationships, growing key accounts and contributing directly to business growth and project profitability.

WHAT IT'S LIKE WORKING AT ATLAS

There are a ton of reasons why Atlas is an amazing company to work at, and here are some that we think you'll find most interesting!

• Our culture - We have a wonderful team of brilliant high achievers built on a culture of empathy, collaboration, integrity, openness, and professional excellence. We attract the best in the industry who share our passion for the water, environment, and energy sectors and are willing to put in extraordinary efforts to deliver exceptional outcomes.

• Exciting & meaningful projects - Atlas is on an exciting growth journey. Here at Atlas, you are seen as the expert and will have the opportunity to own projects end-to-end, and truly make a difference to the environment.

• Continuous learning - We celebrate continuous learning at Atlas and have an L&D Academy (Sequana Academy), offering employees the opportunity to receive professional coaching services and training, with a focus on personal development.

• Compensation - We offer an attractive compensation package and a flexible work environment.

• Reward and recognition - We promote an environment of reward and recognition. At Atlas, you will be recognised for your efforts, and we will celebrate you and reward you for your contributions!

• Diverse and inclusive environment - With our Sequana Group Social Impact and Belonging Committee, we promote an inclusive & diverse environment, hosting many events and activities that truly make Atlas a great place to work.