The Opportunity

Following major project wins and a booming project pipeline, our client, a reputable Australian consultancy are seeking a strategic Flooding Team Lead to lead their water engineering division in Brisbane .

This is a pivotal leadership role offering direct exposure to landmark, large-scale public and private sector projects. You will step into an established, high-performing environment with a direct pathway to associate-level leadership.

The Role

- Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and upscale a talented team of civil and water engineers.
- Client Management: Act as the primary point of contact for key clients, managing expectations, delivering project milestones, and nurturing long-term partnerships.
- Technical Direction: Oversee technical delivery for flood analysis, water quality solutions, retention systems, and external service coordination.
- Regulatory Navigation: Lead complex approvals, leveraging a deep understanding of regulatory requirements for Significant State Developments (SSDs).
- Project Oversight: Manage timelines, budgets, and multi-disciplinary coordination on major building and infrastructure developments.

What You Bring

- Experience: 8+ years of civil and water engineering experience, with a proven track record leading projects in the Australian market.
- Strong Communication: Demonstrated success in client-facing roles, commercial acumen, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships.
- Technical Expertise:



Advanced skills in flood modeling, water sensitive urban design (WSUD), and multi-disciplinary project environments.
- Software knowledge: Whilst you might not be crunching the numbersm a sound knowledge of the softwares is key in this role. Ideally including TUFLOW, DRAINS, MUSIC, 12D, RAFTS, MapInfo, or Navisworks.
- Qualifications: An Australian tertiary engineering qualification (or equivalent). CPEng/NER status is highly desirable.
- Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required for high-level technical reporting and client presentations.

What’s on Offer?

- Leadership Autonomy: The backing to shape and grow your own team.
- Excellent Remuneration: A highly lucrative salary package tailored to senior expertise.
- Unbeatable Culture: A genuinely collaborative workplace with regular team events and a thriving social calendar.
- Career Development : Transparent visibility of future work and strong pathways for internal progression.

Apply now via the link below or for a strictly confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact Anna Roberts:

- Mobile: 0468 546 ***
- Email: ****@cooksonandroberts.com.au

Additional information

- Interesting & diverse portfolio of projects
- Be well looked after - Highly Competitive Salary + Premium Benefits
- Ongoing opportunities for career progression & responsibility

📌 Flooding Team Lead (Brisbane)
🏢 Cookson & Roberts
📍 Brisbane