Flooding Team Lead

Cookson & Roberts · Sydney NSW 2000 · Full time
Posted 19d ago

Flooding Team Lead

Cookson & Roberts
Sydney NSW 2000

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Full time

$120k - $150k
KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Lead a team of civil and water engineers in Sydney.
  • Manage client relationships and project delivery.
  • Oversee technical direction and regulatory navigation for flood analysis projects.

  • Civil Engineering
  • Sydney
  • Permanent / Full Time

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 Sydney.

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.

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

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