About Spiire

At Spiire, our purpose is simple: to better the communities we live and work within, create opportunities for our staff and clients and deliver value to all stakeholders.

We are an integrated team of passionate civil engineers, landscape architects, construction consultants, surveyors, town planners, urban designers and water engineers, providing specialist services to the property and infrastructure sectors.

With over 350 employees across our Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Shepparton, Gippsland and Albury and Wodonga offices, we are one of Australia’s largest employee-owned property and infrastructure consultants, supporting local development projects with local expertise and a trusted advisor to the industry for more than 40 years.

Hello - Kia Ora - 你好 - Wominjeka - Yaama.
No matter how you say it, we’re glad you’re here!

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Associate Stormwater/Drainage Technical Lead to join our Melbourne team here at Spiire.

This role will see you:

• Being recognised as a technical lead or discipline project director on complex, multi-disciplinary land development projects and contributing high-quality engineering solutions
• Leading and supporting project teams to deliver projects such as Stormwater Management Strategies, hydrological and / or flood modelling, as well as design projects such as constructed waterways, wetlands, bioretention systems, or stormwater harvesting schemes
• Delivering high-quality technical outcomes for projects on time and to budget
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers, fostering our strong professional development and quality culture

About You

You are an experienced Civil or Environmental Engineer with deep expertise in integrated water management and a reputation as a subject matter expert. You bring technical excellence, a project management mindset and a collaborative working style. You can demonstrate the following:

• Significant experience in the design of WSUD assets, waterways, wetlands, water quality systems and alternative water projects.
• A strong interest and understanding of stormwater management and integrated water planning.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build strong relationships at senior levels.
• Proven capability in project direction, project management methodologies, prioritisation and leading multiple concurrent activities.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing others, sharing knowledge and contributing to industry or organisational improvement.
• Strong commercial acumen and experience operating within a consulting environment.
• Tertiary qualifications in your discipline; professional registration or membership desirable.

The Culture

At Spiire, we believe our culture is our difference. As a successful and growing employee-owned business, we recognise and reward the contributions of our people and provide real opportunities and pathways for career progression. We’ve built a vibrant team culture and an inspiring environment for our people to grow as we grow.

Here’s a snapshot of what’s waiting for you:

• Access to our Health and Wellbeing program: financial, emotional, and nutritional support.
• An awesome CBD office location that emanates our value of fun! Includes a breakfast bar, table tennis, a wellbeing room and a monthly Friday happy hour.
• An extension of leave benefits, including study leave, volunteer days, additional purchased leave, and an attractive parental leave policy.
• Inclusion and diversity events and initiatives, running clubs and bring your kids to work day.
• Secondment opportunities across offices and working on integrated projects.
• Supportive leaders and clear pathways for career progression.
• A fun, inclusive environment that makes coming to work rewarding.
• Regular morning teas & lunches, team social and office events.

If this sounds like your next move, we’d love to hear from you. If you have any questions about this role or the recruitment process, please contact Spiire.Careers@spiire.com.au.

Apply now, or discover more about who we are and what we do at www.spiire.com.au

Spiire is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people living with disability, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, and individuals from all diverse backgrounds. If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially.