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The Role:
Arup's Water business in Western Australia is experiencing significant growth and entering an exciting new phase of opportunity. With a strong presence in the WA market, trusted client relationships and a growing pipeline of opportunities, we are looking for an exceptional Water Leader to help drive the next chapter of our success.
This is a rare opportunity to join an established business at a pivotal moment in its growth. Based in our Perth office and working alongside more than 230 colleagues across a diverse multidisciplinary business, you will help influence the future direction of our Water business while contributing to some of Western Australia's most significant infrastructure and development projects.
Working closely with the WA team and the broader ANZ Water leadership team, you will play a key role in growing our market presence, strengthening client relationships, shaping major opportunities and reinforcing Arup's position as a trusted advisor across the water sector. You won't be doing this alone. You will join a passionate and highly capable leaders already driving our success for Water in WA — bringing your own energy, ideas and market presence to help take our Water business to the next level.
We are seeking a recognised industry leader with a proven track record of building trusted relationships, creating opportunities and influencing positive outcomes for clients. You will be passionate about developing people, driving growth and helping solve some of the most important challenges facing the water sector.
This role is ideal for someone ready to step into broader leadership and make a lasting impact. It offers the opportunity to help grow a successful business, shape major decisions, inspire great people and leave a legacy across Western Australia's water sector.
The Opportunity:
As a senior leader within Arup's Water business, you will:
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Lead the next phase of growth for Arup's Water business in Western Australia, helping to shape a business experiencing strong momentum, significant investment and exciting opportunities across the sector.
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Build trusted relationships with senior industry leaders, decision makers and clients, strengthening Arup's position as a valued advisor and partner in solving Western Australia's most important water challenges.
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Influence strategy, shape major opportunities and play a key role in decisions that drive the future direction of both our business and the communities we serve.
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Work alongside a passionate, highly respected and collaborative team, with the opportunity to inspire, develop and grow the next generation of water professionals.
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Join our talented and experienced WA Water leaders, adding fresh momentum, market presence and strategic influence to help accelerate the next chapter of growth for our WA Water business
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Bring together the best of Arup's local, national and global expertise to deliver innovative solutions and lasting outcomes for clients and communities.
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Create something meaningful — building a strong team, growing a successful business and leaving a lasting legacy that extends well beyond any individual project.
Why This Role?
Western Australia is entering a defining period for water investment, resilience and growth. At the same time, Arup's Water business is experiencing strong momentum, with an expanding client base, talented people and exciting opportunities across the sector.
This role offers the chance to join at exactly the right time — to influence major projects and decisions, strengthen client relationships, continue to grow a high-performing team and help shape the next chapter of Arup's Water business in Western Australia.
For the right person, it is an opportunity to create lasting impact for clients, communities and colleagues while building a career-defining legacy within one of the world's most respected consultancies.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning — to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
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Recognised relevant tertiary qualifications, ideally chartered within your discipline/skillset.
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Established relationships with clients that operate in the water sector across WA, particularly across Water Corporation, DWER, Busselton Water, Aqwest etc.
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Demonstrated business development experience in the planning or design of water infrastructure, within a consulting business environment.
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Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
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Experience in delivering early project phase outcomes, through planning, strategy and advisory work.
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Keen understanding of customer/client needs (both internal and external) with an ability to develop creative win-win solutions.
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Proven ability to operate at the front-end of the project lifecycle, shaping investment directions and informed decision-making through business case development, options analysis, regulatory insight, and integrated planning advisory.
Not ready to apply just yet, or have a few questions? Contact Ryan Gambe at [email protected]
What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together. Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do. We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia:
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Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.
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Paid parental leave for the support carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave if you later become the primary carer.
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Birthday leave
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Annual leave loading
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Ability to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.
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International mobility opportunities
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Insurances (life & income protection)
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Interest free solar energy and bicycle loans
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Novated car lease
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Ovasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation.
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