ACT Water Infrastructure Upgrade
Ilan Sebban • November 18, 2025
Context
A major utilities provider undertook an extensive upgrade of water and wastewater assets to improve capacity, reliability and compliance across the ACT network. The works involved complex integration between design, civil construction, and commissioning teams operating within live environments.
The Challenge
The project required immediate access to skilled project engineers, construction managers and project support specialists with prior experience in treatment plant upgrades and regulated utility projects. Local candidate availability was limited, and timelines were tied to critical funding milestones.
Our Engagement
Rec-Partners delivered targeted shortlists for engineers, system safety specialists and readiness leads within tight timeframes. Advisory support refined role positioning and improved candidate conversion. All hires were completed ahead of mobilisation milestones.
Outcome
- 8 key hires across engineering, delivery, and project controls
- Mobilisation completed within tight procurement timeframes
- Enhanced compliance and operational readiness for staged works
