Team Lead & Senior Environmental Engineer

About the role

Core-EP is seeking a Team Lead & Senior Environmental Engineer to lead its Engineering, Design and Compliance team in Melbourne (VIC). The role suits an experienced engineer who enjoys a mix of hands-on technical delivery and leading people: designing and reviewing complex environmental engineering systems while leading, mentoring and resourcing a team of engineers.

Key responsibilities

• 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 performance conversations
• Allocate resources, 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
• Ensure project delivery meets Core-EP quality, safety and procedural requirements

Required profile

• 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
• Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
• Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) or working towards Chartership
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to sites

Required skills

• Hydraulic calculations, gas modelling and system optimisation
• Budgeting, forecasting and utilisation tracking
• Understanding of relevant Australian Standards and environmental legislation
• Strong communication and negotiation skills

What we offer

• Investment in skills and support for career goals
• A diverse, inclusive and collaborative team culture
• Flexibility, team social events, rostered days off and benefits

To apply, send an introductory letter with your updated CV to the recruiter named in the original advert.