Title:  Project Portfolio Technical Manager

About Veolia

Create positive change. Be a champion of Ecological Transformation.

Join Veolia, a global leader with over 170 years of experience, operating in 40+ countries with 220,000 employees worldwide, including 6,500 staff across 300 sites in Australia and New Zealand. As part of our team, you'll contribute to crucial environmental solutions through our innovative Water, Waste, Energy and Industrial Services, helping protect the environment and address essential human needs for a sustainable future.

The Opportunity

Join Veolia as  Project Portfolio Technical Manager and drive ecological transformation while leading cutting-edge water treatment solutions across Victoria. This senior technical leadership role offers the opportunity to manage masterplanning, project development, and regulatory compliance for water treatment projects while leading a skilled team of 2-5 technical professionals. Based in Melbourne or Bendigo, you'll work at the forefront of sustainable water technology, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver safe, compliant, and innovative solutions. The role combines technical expertise with people management, offering significant career development in a company committed to environmental sustainability and ecological transformation. You'll be instrumental in shaping water treatment infrastructure while promoting best practice design and sustainable technical solutions that reduce carbon emissions.

What's on offer

• Highly varied and challenging technical lead role with an established team

• Great opportunities for development and career advancement

• Market-leading international environmental services company 

What you'll be responsible for

• Lead technical masterplanning activities, develop concept designs and technical specifications, and ensure compliance with these throughout the project delivery lifecycle 

• Manage and mentor your team of technical managers and engineers while coordinating additional technical resources and ensuring high-quality deliverables

• Navigate external stakeholder regulatory and governance processes, ensuring compliance with all applicable legislation and industry standards

• Oversee investment committee input, quality control, and technical governance throughout the project lifecycle, including design reviews and commissioning activities

• Provide commercial and project management support, including financial model input, contractor management, and budget forecasting for technical work.

What you'll need to be successful

• Degree in Engineering, preferably Process, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

• 10+ years demonstrated experience in technical engineering and management of water treatment processes

• Demonstrated experience in leading the development of significant business cases

• Demonstrated experience successfully managing internal and external stakeholders and regulators within the Victorian water industry

• 5+ years demonstrated experience working in a capital works project portfolio team

• Knowledge and understanding of WHS and environmental legislation and regulations specific to water treatment processes and project delivery.

Why Veolia?

At Veolia, we support our people both at work and beyond. Enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive, including:

• Generous paid parental leave and paid volunteer days

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Superannuation contributions on unpaid parental leave

• Fitness Passport and discounted health insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (Thrive) for you and your family

• Car allowances, novated leasing, and vehicle discounts

• Bonus and referral programs, plus employee share plan

• Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Veolia is committed to ensuring every employee returns home safely every day under our Always Safe Charter.

Join a team that values your wellbeing, growth, and contribution—while making a real impact on the environment and our communities.

Fairness, Diversity & Inclusion

Veolia is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and accessible environment. If you require adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

Discover more about our benefits, culture, and commitment to diversity at anz.veolia.com/careers.

We value your interest in our employment opportunities and commit to respond to all applications.

Veolia is committed to conducting recruitment in a fair, ethical and transparent manner based solely on merit. Candidates with direct or indirect personal/professional ties to Veolia and/or any third party related to Veolia business (including but not limited to Veolia's suppliers, customers, partners and competitors) must disclose this information.