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 Melbourne.
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 :
Clear visibility of future work and strong pathways for internal progression.
Additional information
Interesting & diverse portfolio of projects
Be well looked after - Highly Competitive Salary + Premium Advantages
Ongoing opportunities for career progression & responsibility
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📌 Flooding Team Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Cookson & Roberts
📍 Melbourne