About Us
At Burchills, our purpose is to make life easier and more rewarding for those creating great places of the future. From concept to completion, our consulting engineers and scientists deliver industry-leading engineering and environmental solutions, driven by a genuine passion for putting people first.
Headquartered on the Gold Coast, we operate across the Australian East Coast, with offices
throughout Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales. We partner with private, institutional and government clients to deliver civil, structural, water, traffic, dilapidation and environmental engineering and scientific services.
About The Role
We are seeking a Senior Water Engineer to lead the technical delivery of stormwater, flood and civil infrastructure projects for both public and private sector clients.
This is a hands-on leadership role based in our Brisbane office, with full ownership of projects from fee proposal through to certification. You will manage multiple projects concurrently, delegate effectively to junior staff, and take responsibility for all commercial and client-facing aspects of your portfolio.
The role is designed to operate with a high degree of autonomy, acting as the primary point of accountability for project delivery, quality and commercial performance within the water engineering discipline.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of stormwater, flood and civil infrastructure projects, from concept and fee proposal through to detailed design, certification and construction support
- Prepare fee proposals, tender submissions and invoices; manage all commercial aspects including scope, budget, programme and variations
- Certify engineering outputs under RPEQ registration across a range of deliverables, including Stormwater Management Plans, Flood Reports, drainage design, hydraulic impact assessments and WSUD solutions
- Provide technical oversight, including hydrologic and hydraulic modelling (e.g. TUFLOW, XP-SWMM, MUSIC), design reviews and approvals documentation
- Manage multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities, resourcing and deadlines
- Delegate effectively to junior engineers, clearly defining scope, expectations and timelines while maintaining quality control
- Mentor and support junior staff, contributing to their technical development and building overall team capability
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, sub-consultants, clients and approval authorities
- Engage confidently with stakeholders, maintaining a professional and polished presence across meetings, presentations and written communication
Experience & Skills
- 8+ years’ experience in Water, Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a strong project delivery focus
- Proven experience delivering and certifying stormwater management plans, flood and hydraulic impact assessments, drainage design and land development or infrastructure projects
- Strong technical capability in urban stormwater, floodplain management, erosion and sediment control, and WSUD
- Demonstrated commercial acumen, including preparing fee proposals, tendering, invoicing and managing budgets and variations
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, councils, developers and internal stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience leading projects end-to-end, from scoping and pricing through to delivery, certification and close-out
- Experience delegating to and supervising junior engineers, with a genuine interest in mentoring and team development
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering
- RPEQ registration (required)
- CPEng and/or CPESC (highly regarded)
Why You’ll Love It Here!
At Burchills, we’re proud of a culture built on trust, flexibility, and support. We encourage people to grow their skills, take ownership of their work, and build meaningful, long-term careers. You’ll be part of a collaborative team contributing to projects that help shape better communities.
Why Choose Burchills?
- A flexible, trust-based culture that supports autonomy and work-life balance
- Six-monthly bonus structure linked to company performance
- Supportive, family-friendly, values-driven environment
- Complimentary coffee and a well-stocked office kitchen with a variety of snacks
- Prime Brisbane CBD office, centrally located above Post Office Square
- Strong pipeline of diverse projects within a fast-paced delivery environment
- Flexible working hours and location, with regular travel to Brisbane as required
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Ongoing career development, coaching and mentoring opportunities
- Companywide events including Christmas parties, retreats and family fun days, along with regular office-based social events
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary teams across Civil, Water, Environmental and Traffic Engineering
