Client Lead – Water Brisbane

Help shape the future of water. We’re looking for a senior client leader to set strategy and deepen client relationships.

The opportunity as a Client Lead – Water, you will lead the water market strategy for Brisbane and the wider region. You’ll be the go-to leader for client engagement, opportunity shaping, and positioning translating regional needs into sustainable solutions across water, wastewater, networks, treatment, assets, and capital programmes.

Reporting to General Manager - Water, you’ll primarily be responsible for:

• Leading the development of the Brisbane and wider region water market strategy aligned to client priorities and our growth ambitions.
• Building and maintaining senior relationships across utilities, councils, partners, and industry bodies and act as a trusted advisor.
• Turning opportunities into outcomes but shaping and winning work.
• Guiding delivery excellence by partnering with project leaders to manage performance, risks, and value for clients.
• Owning pipeline health, forecasts, and commercial performance; refine pricing strategies and governance as the market evolves.
• Representing the organisation in the market through thought leadership, events, and strategic partnerships

You’ll champion sustainability, resilience, digital enablement, and social outcomes in everything we do.

About you

To be successful in the role you have senior level experience in the water sector with a proven track record leading to regional growth and key accounts. You’ll have deep understanding of the local water market and have success in building relationships and turning opportunities into outcomes. We’re seeking a market leader with strong commercial acumen and ideally you’re confident in navigating panels, frameworks, alliances, and long‑term programmes.

What We Offer:

A career with Beca will provide you with:

Flexibility & Wellbeing: We recognise that achieving a work-life balance is unique to everyone. Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement.

Belonging & Ownership: Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive, and you can bring your whole self to work.  You may also have the chance to take advantage of our unique shareholder opportunities, sharing in our collective success.

Parental Leave: Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders.

Career Growth & Development: Your growth is our priority! Benefit from continuous learning and professional development through our company training programmes and support for professional accreditation, including pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia. Work alongside industry leaders and gain hands-on experience to unlock your career potential.

Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.

Ready to make the move? / Apply now

If you want to make every day better, apply online today!  If you have any questions, you can find out more about our people and projects by visiting www.beca.com