Designer, Water & Wastewater

As a Designer in Water & Wastewater at Colliers, your primary responsibilities include creating detailed designs and models for various projects, collaborating with engineers, project managers, and stakeholders, ensuring that your designs adhere to local authority standards and industry best practices, and managing timelines to deliver high-quality outcomes for major land development projects across Queensland.

To qualify for the Designer, Water & Wastewater role at Colliers, you should have prior experience in water and wastewater design within the land development sector, a solid understanding of Australian standards and WSAA codes, as well as excellent communication and collaboration skills. A proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving is also highly valued in this position.

At Colliers, continuous professional development is a key component of our culture. Designers in Water & Wastewater have access to a range of workshops, training sessions, and professional development opportunities that allow them to sharpen their skills, stay updated on industry trends, and work on high-profile projects, thus accelerating their career growth and success.

Colliers prides itself on fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture. As a Designer in Water & Wastewater, you will be part of a team that values respect, diversity, and authenticity, enabling you to bring your true self to work. This empowering environment encourages creativity and collaboration, allowing you to excel in your role.

Designers in Water & Wastewater at Colliers can expect an attractive salary and benefits package that supports both personal and professional growth. This includes competitive remuneration, opportunities for career advancement, and a work environment that emphasizes work-life balance and overall employee well-being.

In your response, highlight specific software you’ve used, such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or other relevant tools, and explain how you've applied them in your previous projects to enhance design quality and efficiency.

Focus on a specific example, outlining the problem clearly, your thought process in approaching the situation, the solution you implemented, and the positive outcome that followed which demonstrates your problem-solving skills.

Discuss your understanding of local authority regulations and standards. Mention specific practices you've integrated into your workflow, such as regular consultations with regulatory bodies and adherence to Australian standards.

Explain your time management strategies, such as setting realistic deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and utilizing project management tools that help track progress and maintain quality throughout the design process.

Emphasize the importance of open communication, regular update meetings, and using collaboration tools that facilitate sharing information and feedback while allowing for constructive discussions.

Share an instance where you introduced an innovative solution or approach that improved project outcomes or efficiency, and explain how it positively impacted the project and team dynamics.

Discuss your belief in the value of teamwork, providing examples of how collaboration with diverse team members leads to creative solutions, strengthened relationships, and more successful outcomes in projects.

Talk about your approach to receiving feedback with an open mind, valuing constructive criticism as a tool for growth, and how you implement suggestions to improve your designs.

Research current trends in the industry, such as sustainable design practices or advanced technologies. Express your enthusiasm for staying ahead of the curve and how you would incorporate relevant innovations into your work.

Reflect on Colliers' reputation, projects, culture, and values that resonate with you. Share your excitement for potential contributions you could make and your alignment with the company's goals and mission.