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

Robust 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, benefits, and a team that supports you every step of the way.

📌 Team Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Core-EP
📍 Melbourne