Associate Director - Civil Engineer - Flood

IBR Group; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

IBR Group in Sydney is seeking an experienced Associate or Associate Director to join its Flood & Water team. You will lead complex flood modelling, flood risk assessment and water engineering projects, working with senior leaders on major infrastructure programs.

This opportunity provides strategic influence over project delivery, budgets and client relationships, with mentoring of engineers and shaping service line growth across NSW and national projects.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications in Civil, Environmental or Water Engineering.
• CPEng status (or close to obtaining).
• Approximately 10+ years' experience in Australian consulting environment.
• Strong ability in flood modelling, stormwater management and water engineering.
• Experience managing project delivery, budgets and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex flood modelling, stormwater management and water engineering projects across NSW and nationally.
• Work across a diverse portfolio including transport infrastructure, urban development, public domain, buildings and major city-shaping projects.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key public and private sector clients.
• Mentor and develop engineers across the team.
• Contribute to business development, strategic planning and service growth initiatives.
• Influence technical standards, project delivery methodologies and future team direction.

Skills

Flood modelling

Stormwater management

Water engineering

Project delivery management

Client relationships

Mentoring others

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Education

Civil/Environmental/Water Engineering degree

CPEng status (or close to obtaining)

Job description

Associate / Associate Director – Flood & Water EngineeringSydney | Major Infrastructure & Urban Projects | Leadership Opportunity

A highly respected Australian engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate or Associate Director to join its growing Flood & Water team in Sydney.

Known for delivering innovative engineering solutions across complex urban development, transport, buildings and infrastructure projects, this consultancy offers the opportunity to work alongside some of the industry's most respected technical leaders while helping shape the future direction of an expanding service line.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior flood or water engineer looking to step into a strategic leadership role with genuine influence over projects, people and business growth.

The Opportunity Joining a well-established multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in the delivery of major projects across NSW and nationally, while contributing to the ongoing growth of the Flood & Water discipline.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Lead the delivery of complex flood modelling, stormwater management and water engineering projects
• Work across a diverse portfolio including transport infrastructure, urban development, public domain, buildings and major city-shaping projects
• Build and strengthen relationships with key public and private sector clients
• Mentor and develop engineers across the team
• Contribute to business development, strategic planning and service growth initiatives
• Influence technical standards, project delivery methodologies and future team direction

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:

• Degree qualifications in Civil, Environmental or Water Engineering
• CPEng status (or close to obtaining)
• Approximately 10+ years' experience within an Australian consulting environment
• Strong technical capability in flood modelling, stormwater management and water engineering
• Proven experience managing project delivery, budgets and client relationships
• A collaborative leadership style and passion for mentoring others
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify and secure new opportunities

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This consultancy has built a reputation for combining technical excellence with an outstanding workplace culture.

Benefits include:

• Exposure to some of Australia's most significant and technically challenging projects
• A highly collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Clear pathways toward senior leadership and future business influence
• Flexible working arrangements and genuine work-life balance
• Ongoing professional development and chartership support
• Strong employee engagement, low staff turnover and an inclusive culture
• Competitive salary package aligned with experience and level

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Full work rights required.