Team Lead & Senior Environmental Engineer
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | On-Site | Full Time
We are seeking a Team Lead & Senior Environmental Engineer to lead our Engineering, Design and Compliance team in Melbourne (VIC).
This role suits an experienced engineer who enjoys a mix of hands‐on technical delivery and leading people.
You will design and review complex environmental engineering systems, and you will also lead, mentor and resource a team of engineers to deliver high quality outcomes for our clients.
What you will do
Design, review and approve complex environmental engineering projects, including landfill gas systems, leachate treatment, vapour mitigation and remediation infrastructure
Provide technical direction on system design, modelling, commissioning and optimisation
Act as senior technical reviewer for reports, calculations, drawings and specifications
Lead projects and workstreams, coordinating fieldwork, design, subcontractors and multidisciplinary inputs
Line manage engineers and technical staff, including goal setting, development planning and regular performance conversations
Allocate resources across projects and track team utilisation, budgets and financial performance
Mentor engineers in design, risk assessment, field implementation and client engagement
Support business development through proposals, fee estimates and client engagement
Identify capability gaps and contribute to recruitment and workforce planning
Make sure project delivery meets Core-EP quality, safety and procedural requirements
What we are looking for
Degree in Environmental Engineering,



Civil Engineering or a related discipline
At least 7 years of relevant industry experience
Demonstrated experience in landfill gas systems, leachate management, remediation or equivalent infrastructure
Strong design capability, including hydraulic calculations, gas modelling and system optimisation
Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
Commercial awareness, including budgeting, forecasting and utilisation tracking
Understanding of relevant Australian Standards and environmental legislation
Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions
Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or working towards Chartership
Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to sites
Why join us
We believe in more than just a job – we offer a place to grow, connect, and make a real impact.
Grow With Us: Your development matters.
We invest in your skills, support your career goals, and back you with opportunities to take on meaningful, challenging projects.
Be Yourself: Our team is made stronger by the diverse voices and backgrounds that shape it.
We foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and mutual respect.
Make a Difference: Whether it's helping clients, supporting communities, or tackling environmental challenges, your work here creates lasting, positive change – and we'll encourage your ideas along the way.
Live Well: We get that life isn't all about work.
That's why we offer flexibility, team social events, rostered days off, advantages, and a team that supports you every step of the way.
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📌 Team Lead & Senior Environmental Engineer (Melbourne)
🏢 Core-EP
📍 Melbourne