Would you like to join a specialist company making a difference in water and wastewater treatment? LOOK NO FURTHER!!

Apex Water are leaders in design and construction of water and wastewater treatment plants. Through our specialised design, build, installation and commissioning processes we are committed to helping Aotearoa, New Zealand grow sustainably, thereby preserving our environment for future generations. Apex Water employs a unique approach to projects through one point of accountability. We work with some of NZ’s most well-known companies in the municipal, dairy and food and beverage sectors. Apex Water is part of the Citycare Group which includes other businesses such as a Citycare Water, Citycare Property and Spencers.

The success of Apex Water is its people! Loyalty, trustworthiness, motivation and a “can do” attitude are at the top of our list. We look for staff with the right personality to fit into our close-knit team, as well as the right skills and experience to do the job. Valuing our company culture, we not only work together but we have fun together. 

Location: Auckland or Waikato or Christchurch.

About the role

As the Small Projects Team Leader, you will oversee the successful delivery of Apex Water’s small water and wastewater treatment projects, leading a multidisciplinary team responsible for delivering projects from concept through to commissioning and handover.

This role provides technical, commercial and delivery oversight across multiple concurrent design-and-build projects, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You will lead the Small Projects team, supporting project managers, engineers, graduates, and technical specialists to deliver outcomes that meet client expectations and company objectives.

Reporting to the Project Delivery Manager, you will coordinate concept development, design reviews, procurement, construction activities, and commissioning processes while ensuring strong governance across project budgets, schedules, and quality standards.

You will also play a key role in building team capability, strengthening collaboration across Apex Water’s design and delivery functions, and supporting continuous improvement in project delivery processes.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the successful delivery of water and wastewater treatment projects from concept design through to construction, commissioning and handover.

• Oversee project planning and execution, ensuring scopes, schedules, budgets and resources are effectively managed.

• Provide technical and delivery oversight across civil, process, mechanical, electrical and automation inputs to ensure solutions are robust and fit for purpose.

• Lead and support the Small Projects team, allocating workloads, mentoring team members, and building team capability.

• Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, cost forecasts and project margins.

• Coordinate design reviews, procurement activities and project documentation to ensure compliance and constructability.

• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.

• Promote safe project delivery and continuous improvement across design, delivery and project management processes.

About you and what you'll be bring

You’re an experienced engineering or project delivery professional who enjoys leading teams and delivering complex infrastructure projects. You combine strong technical understanding with commercial awareness and leadership capability to drive successful project outcomes.

You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy mentoring others, and are passionate about delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions for water and wastewater treatment. Ideally you’ll bring:

• 5–10+ years’ experience in engineering, project management, or construction delivery within infrastructure or water-related projects.

• Strong experience delivering multiple concurrent projects, ideally in water or wastewater treatment environments.

• Demonstrated leadership experience managing small teams or multidisciplinary project groups.

• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, budgeting and risk management.

• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, including chemicals, storage and handling.

• Experience working with engineering design teams, contractors and suppliers across the project lifecycle.

• Strong understanding of construction health and safety practices and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

What we offer:

• A dynamic and inclusive work environment that values innovation and teamwork.

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

• A commitment to ongoing learning and development.

• A range of employee benefits to assist in a good work/life balance and wellbeing, including Health Insurance and annual Health & Activity Allowance.

Does this sound like you? Please click the apply button along with your CV and covering letter.  

Successful candidates must have the right to live and work in New Zealand.