ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - FLOOD ENGINEERING

PCR Talent; Sydney; On-site; AUD 210,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

PCR Talent is seeking an Associate Director of Flood Engineering in Sydney to lead a team of flood engineers and modellers. You will provide strategic technical direction across complex hydrological and hydraulic projects, ensuring adherence to standards and delivering high-quality reports.

The role offers a rare opportunity to influence technical direction, mentor engineers, and participate in business development within a nationally recognised consultancy.

Qualifications

• Ten years' plus experience in flood engineering within an Australian consulting environment.
• Strong technical expertise in hydrology, hydraulic modelling and flood risk assessment.
• Advanced knowledge of TUFLOW and other flood modelling software.
• Experience leading and mentoring professional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team of Flood Engineers and Modellers.
• Providing high-level technical direction across hydrological and hydraulic projects.
• Overseeing flood modelling, analysis, mapping and technical reporting.
• Managing multiple projects, including programmes, budgets, resources and commercial performance.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with developers, authorities and clients.
• Identifying new project opportunities and contributing to business development.
• Preparing fee proposals, tenders and technical submissions.
• Mentoring engineers and supporting career progression.
• Collaborating with senior management on team development and future strategy.

Skills

Flood modelling

Hydrology

Hydraulic engineering

Team leadership

Mentoring

Business development

Client relations

TUFLOW

Tools

TUFLOW

Other flood modelling software

Job description

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - FLOOD ENGINEERING - Sydney

• Flood Modelling & Hydrology Team Leadership Business Growth
• One of Australia’s favorite and most progressive consultancies
• Sydney CBD close to all travel needs
• Salary $223-210k package plus bonus

You've established yourself as a leading Flood Engineer. Now, are you ready to influence the direction of an entire team?

• You've spent years developing your technical expertise in flood modelling, hydrology and hydraulic engineering.
• You've delivered complex projects, advised clients, solved challenging engineering problems and established a strong reputation within the industry.
• But perhaps you're now looking for something more.
• Greater influence over technical decisions. The opportunity to develop and lead engineers. More involvement in clients, commercial decisions and the future direction of a business.
• A highly regarded, nationally recognised multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an accomplished Associate Director of Flood Engineering to take on a significant leadership role within its Sydney operations.

This isn't simply another senior technical appointment.

• It's an opportunity to become an influential part of an established consultancy's flood engineering leadership team.
• Lead the people. Influence the projects. Help shape the future.
• You'll be responsible for leading a team of professional Flood Engineers and Modellers, providing technical direction while ensuring projects are delivered to the highest standards.
• The consultancy is looking for someone who enjoys working with people as much as solving complex engineering problems.
• Someone who can mentor engineers, encourage technical excellence, develop a positive team environment and confidently represent the business in front of clients and authorities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing a team of Flood Engineers and Modellers.
• Providing high-level technical direction across complex hydrological and hydraulic engineering projects.
• Overseeing flood modelling, analysis, mapping and technical reporting.
• Managing multiple projects, including programmes, budgets, resources and commercial performance.Reviewing technical work and ensuring compliance with relevant Australian Standards and authority requirements.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with developers, consultants, authorities and existing clients.
• Identifying new project opportunities and contributing to business development.
• Preparing and overseeing fee proposals, tenders and technical submissions.
• Mentoring engineers, developing their technical capabilities and supporting career progression.
• Working closely with senior management on team development, staffing requirements and future business strategy.

You'll have the opportunity to influence how projects are delivered, how engineers develop and how the flood engineering team grows.

Your technical reputation will be important

• This is a senior leadership appointment, and the consultancy needs someone with the technical credibility to guide other experienced engineers.
• You'll bring a strong understanding of flood engineering, including complex hydrological and hydraulic assessments, flood behaviour, modelling methodologies and the interpretation of technical results.
• You'll be confident providing high-level advice on major projects, identifying potential issues and developing practical, commercially sensible engineering solutions.
• Strong experience with TUFLOW is particularly important, together with familiarity with other relevant flood modelling, hydrological analysis and stormwater design software.
• However, your value won't simply be measured by the models you can produce.
• It will be measured by your ability to guide others, exercise sound engineering judgement and deliver successful outcomes for clients.
• Business development without losing your engineering identity
• One of the attractions of this position is the opportunity to become more involved in the commercial and strategic side of consulting engineering.
• You'll have an established consultancy behind you, with the resources, reputation and multidisciplinary expertise to support project delivery and client relationships.
• You'll be expected to develop opportunities, maintain strong professional relationships and contribute to the future project pipeline.

But this isn't about becoming a full-time salesperson.

It's about using your technical credibility, communication skills and industry relationships to strengthen the business and create opportunities for your team.

What will make you successful? Ideally, you'll bring:

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in flood engineering within an Australian consulting environment.
• Strong technical expertise in hydrology, hydraulic modelling and flood risk assessment.
• Advanced knowledge of TUFLOW and other relevant flood analysis and stormwater modelling software.
• Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring professional engineering teams.
• The ability to provide high-level technical advice on complex and major projects.
• Strong project management experience, including budgets, resources, deadlines and profitability.
• A sound understanding of relevant Australian Standards and authority requirements.
• Established professional relationships and the confidence to develop new client opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercial awareness, sound judgement and the ability to work effectively with senior management.
• A genuine interest in developing people and building a successful, collaborative engineering team.

You may already be operating at Associate Director level, or you could be an accomplished Associate or Principal Flood Engineer who has the experience and ambition to take the next step.

A career opportunity with genuine influence

• This is an opportunity to join one of Australia's recognised multidisciplinary engineering consultancies, where flood engineering is an important specialist capability.
• You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals across multiple engineering disciplines, contribute to complex projects and play a meaningful role in the development of the Sydney flood engineering team.
• Importantly, you'll have the ability to influence technical standards, team culture, client relationships and future business opportunities.
• The consultancy is looking for someone who can combine technical excellence with approachable, confident leadership.
• Someone who wants to build a successful team, not simply manage one.
• You've built your technical reputation. Now build your leadership legacy.
• If you're an experienced Flood Engineer who enjoys complex technical challenges but wants greater responsibility for people, clients and business direction, this opportunity deserves a confidential conversation.

Your next move could be the one that takes from being a highly respected technical specialist to becoming an influential leader within a major engineering consultancy.

Note: Only Australian / New Zealand applicants with local experience are encouraged to apply.