QLD Lead - Flooding & Hydrology

About BG&E

BG&E is an employee-owned boutique engineering consultancy with more than half a century of experience. We empower our people to be empathic, high-performing and creative, and contribute to communities. Our legacy and our future are underpinned by an unwavering commitment to providing premium client experiences. At BG&E we live our values every day to demonstrate care and integrity, strive to pursue excellence and serve as one team, that is ‘The BG&E Way’

We work in partnership with clients and other stakeholders – to challenge conventional wisdom, pioneer new benchmarks in technical excellence, design safety into projects and leverage mutually-rewarding delivery models.

The Role

Are you an experienced flooding and hydrology professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have a passion for leading and growing a team while fostering strong client relationships?

This opportunity offers you the chance to work within an organisation that supports your professional growth and success.

We are seeking a leader with strong commercial acumen and technical expertise to inspire and guide a passionate team. As part of a national team expanding in Queensland, this role requires effective and professional leadership at a pivotal stage of growth

You will be working closely with local Directors in Queensland and the National Water Lead in Sydney to enhance BG&E's presence in Queensland

This role will provide the opportunity to work alongside the local directors in Queensland and the National Water Lead in Sydney, to further grow BG&E’s Queensland presence.

What to expect:

• Leading packages for major road, rail, and metro infrastructure projects, including flooding and water input into detailed design, while managing communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Delivering technical solutions for disaster recovery projects, flood studies, risk management plans, evacuation management, and impact assessments.
• Providing technical review and mentorship to junior staff, offering guidance and expertise.
• Serving as an independent verifier for projects, ensuring quality and accuracy.

About you

• You will have a developed technical understanding of the principles and approaches of ARR2019 and of relevant local and state flooding legislation and policy and approval pathways.
• Experience and or existing relationships within the relevant state authorities in your region such as TMR etc. You will be experienced in cross-drainage design principals, flood mitigation and management for major infrastructure projects. 
• The successful candidate will also possess an advanced understanding of hydrologic and hydraulic modelling packages, such as RORB, XP-RAFTS, URBS, TUFLOW, HEC-RAS, and their advantages and limitations.
• Experience using 12d, DRAINS and MUSIC, will also be highly considered.

Life at BG&E

• Flexible working arrangements achieving real work life balance
• Social clubs and a friendly and social working environment
• Health and wellbeing support via confidential EAP program
• Competitive remuneration, compensation, and Parental Leave
• On-the-job coaching to help you be the best you can be – network of global experts, a true focus on your professional development to grow your career at BG&E
• Learning and development initiatives

Diversity and Inclusion

Equality is part of BG&E’s DNA. We value who you are – it begins with our values and continues through our culture – and is fostered throughout our workplaces. We recognise and celebrate difference and encourage our people and potential candidates to be comfortable in bringing your complete self to work.

Wellbeing, Health and Safety

BG&E are committed to creating a proactive and collaborative work environment, supporting the health, safety and wellbeing for all our employees and stakeholders. As an organisation we strive to continually improve our risk management strategies to ensure best practice, provision of safe work environments for our employees, and safe systems of work consistent with legislative requirements.