Water Jobs
Let’s be honest — 80 to 90% of the best jobs and projects in the water sector are never formally posted.
They don’t appear on LinkedIn, job boards, or official portals.
We all know how this really works:
“Hey, do you know someone with experience in...?”
“Can you recommend anyone for this project?”
That’s how most opportunities move — through word of mouth, trust, and previous collaboration.
They happen over a WhatsApp message, a phone call, or a quick email, not through an application portal.
At The Water MBA, our community is growing fast — and with it, the flow of information.
More and more often, I receive messages like:
“Can you ask around your community if someone might be interested in this position?”
“Do you know anyone with desalination experience?”
“We’re looking for a new project director — any leads?”
So, this page was born from that reality.
What is Water Jobs?
A simple corner where we’ll share the informal, real-world job opportunities and project openings that circulate within our network — the hidden job market of the water sector.
Here you’ll be able to:
👀 Browse opportunities as they appear
🤝 Share openings or requests from your own network
🌍 Connect people who might be the right fit
No application portals. No bureaucracy. Just community helping community.
🕒 Updates
Posts will be added progressively over the coming days, so keep an eye on this space, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have an opportunity to share.
Jan 2026
Great Opportunity for On-Site Experience!
Position: Technical Office Manager
💼 Project Management and oversight of site works for an EPC contractor. The role focuses on the technical administration and site-engineering interfaces required to ensure subcontractor performance and project accuracy.
📍 Location Saudi Arabia (Site-based)
💰 Compensation [Information not provided]
🎯 What will you do?
Supervise and control site works performed by subcontractors to ensure technical compliance.
Prepare and manage Bills of Quantities (BoQs) and detailed site reports.
Manage site-engineering interfaces, bridging the gap between design specifications and field execution.
Maintain rigorous oversight of project documentation and progress tracking.
✅ Requirements
Proven experience in a Technical Office role within an EPC framework.
Strong background in site-engineering coordination and subcontractor management.
Proficiency in preparing BoQs and technical reporting.
Practical understanding of site operations and the ability to resolve technical bottlenecks on the ground.
📩 Interested? If you are interested or know someone who fits this profile, please reach out directly for a confidential conversation.
Great Opportunity for Desalination!!
Position: Project Coordinator
Requirements:
a) More than 2 detailed studies or construction design projects for water supply and water treatment systems with a capacity equal to or greater than 50,000 m³/day, or seawater desalination plants with a production capacity equal to or greater than 35,000 m³/day;
b) More than 10 consecutive years of experience within the last 15 years and registration with a professional association;
c) Relevant projects are considered to be facilities with characteristics similar to those of the object of this Project, including all works of a similar nature to the present study, carried out in Portugal or other European Union countries;
d) Pre-Bologna bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree in Engineering.
Position: Desalination Specialist
Requirements:
a) More than 3 detailed studies or construction design projects for seawater desalination plants with a production capacity equal to or greater than 35,000 m³/day;
b) More than 10 consecutive years of experience within the last 15 years and registration with a professional association;
c) Relevant projects are considered to be facilities with characteristics similar to those of the object of this Project, including all works of a similar nature to the present study, carried out in Portugal or other European Union countries;
d) Pre-Bologna bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree in Engineering.
2. Timeframe
The timeframe shall be 485 days.
3. Staff Allocation
After reviewing the tender documents, there is no clause indicating that any of the specialists must have a specific level of dedication to the project. However, the person(s) concerned must be available to coordinate the execution of the project and attend meetings with the client (in the case of the Project Coordinator), and to carry out the design of the desalination process with the support of our team’s staff and attend any meetings that may be required (in the case of the Desalination Specialist).
Dec 2025
Position: Hydraulic Works Site Manager
Salary: €45,000 – €60,000 gross/year (depending on experience) + company vehicle + travel allowance
Project: Improvement of the water supply system
Location: Ferrol – Ares (A Coruña, Spain)
Project Budget: €3 million
What will you do?
Technical and financial management of project execution
Coordination of teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
Supervision of civil works and electromechanical installation
Control of quality, schedule, costs, and safety
Liaison with the client and public administration
Requirements
Degree in Civil Engineering, Public Works Engineering, or similar
At least 5 years of experience in hydraulic works (water supply networks, pipelines, WTPs, WWTPs, etc.)
Strong leadership and decision-making skills
Availability to reside in the area (no housing allowance provided)
Interested? Send your CV to pacho.garciamaurino@hays.es
Position: Procurement Manager – Desalination Plant Project
Salary: €60,000 – €80,000 gross/year (depending on experience) + benefits package
Project: EPC Desalination Plant (SWRO technology)
Location: Spain
Project Value: $150 million
What will you do?
Lead and manage procurement activities for all project packages (civil, mechanical, electrical, and process equipment)
Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with project schedules and budgets
Manage RFQs, bid evaluations, contract negotiations, and vendor selection
Coordinate with engineering, construction, and project controls teams
Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with project specifications
Manage logistics and delivery of major equipment, including imported materials
Prepare procurement reports and forecasts for senior management and client review
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain Management
At least 7 years of procurement experience in EPC or industrial projects, ideally in water, energy, or infrastructure sectors
Strong negotiation and contract management skills
Excellent command of English and Spanish (spoken and written)
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
Availability to travel occasionally to suppliers and site locations
Position: Mechanical Engineer – Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants
Salary: $65,000 gross/year (depending on experience) + travel allowance
Project: Design and construction of municipal wastewater treatment facilities
Location: Saudi Arabia (KSA)
Project Value: Approx. $55 million
What will you do?
Provide technical and mechanical engineering support throughout all project stages (design, procurement, installation, and commissioning)
Oversee assembly, installation, and alignment of pumps, blowers, piping, and mechanical systems
Coordinate with civil, electrical, and process engineers to ensure system integration and performance
Supervise subcontractors and equipment suppliers during site activities
Conduct quality control, progress tracking, and safety checks on-site
Support testing, commissioning, and final handover to the client
Requirements
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of experience in WWTP (wastewater treatment plant) projects or industrial mechanical installations
Knowledge of pumping systems, piping layouts, valves, and rotating equipment
Experience with technical documentation, P&IDs, and mechanical design drawings
Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills
Availability to travel or stay temporarily at project sites