Introduction

What are you going to do 

As the Water Networks Efficiency Expert, you'll partner with water utilities to deliver technical advisory services across water and wastewater networks. You'll support clients with network optimisation, strategic planning and operational improvements while working alongside multidisciplinary teams to develop practical, evidence-based solutions.

Your day-to-day will include:

  • Partnering with water utilities to improve network performance and operational efficiency.
  • Providing technical advice across water supply and wastewater networks.
  • Supporting master planning, feasibility studies and options analysis.
  • Delivering network optimisation initiatives, including Non-Revenue Water (NRW), leakage management, inflow and infiltration (I&I), water quality and metering performance.
  • Preparing technical reports, cost estimates and investment recommendations.
  • Facilitating workshops and working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  • Supporting clients with operational improvements and long-term asset planning.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Experience within water or wastewater network operations, optimisation or engineering consultancy.
  • Strong knowledge of network performance, asset management and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience working with water utilities, asset owners, local government or EPC contractors.
  • Expertise in areas such as NRW, leakage management, I&I, water quality or metering performance.
  • Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
  • The ability to translate technical challenges into practical, client-focused solutions.
  • Flexibility to travel nationally as required.

What we offer 

  • Lead strategic advisory projects with major Australian water utilities.
  • Join a globally recognised leader in water advisory services.
  • Flexible working arrangements and competitive remuneration.
  • Genuine career progression within a growing advisory team.

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Laine on l.thornton@brunel.net or 0413 630 160

Closing: 07 August 2026

Are you the perfect match for this vacancy? Apply in 5 minutes and let's get in touch!

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

Welcome to Brunel

Now great times are beginning! With Brunel you have countless opportunities to help shape technological progress. You decide how your career path goes. We support you in every phase of your career. You always have security behind you: Brunel!