Lead Hydraulic Engineer

Intro Recruitment Solutions
Melbourne VIC 3004Full time

Listed 28 Sep 2026

  • Engineering
  • Building Services
  • Melbourne
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Strong pipeline, flexibility & excellent remuneration
  • RPEV required — registered or willing to complete the process
  • Immediate start

Lead Hydraulic Engineer – Melbourne

A well-established Melbourne Building Services consultancy is looking for an experienced Lead Hydraulic Engineer to join their team and take ownership of hydraulic engineering projects across a strong and growing pipeline.
This is a genuine leadership opportunity for a Hydraulic Engineer who wants to have responsibility for projects, clients and technical delivery while working within an experienced multidisciplinary Building Services environment.

About the Role

  • Lead hydraulic engineering projects from concept through to completion
  • Take technical ownership of hydraulic design, documentation and project delivery
  • Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and designers
  • Work across a diverse range of commercial, residential, institutional and major building projects
  • Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, fire and other Building Services disciplines
  • Liaise directly with clients, architects, builders and other project stakeholders
  • Review designs and documentation to ensure quality, compliance and constructability
  • Contribute to the continued growth and development of the hydraulic team
  • Sign off engineering documentation and take responsibility for technical delivery

About You

  • Strong experience in Building Services hydraulic engineering
  • Proven experience leading hydraulic projects from design through to delivery
  • Strong technical knowledge across hydraulic services design and documentation
  • Experience working across multidisciplinary Building Services projects
  • Confident dealing directly with clients and project stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of the NCC and relevant Australian Standards
  • Previous leadership or mentoring experience
  • Excellent communication and project management skills
  • Registered Professional Engineer of Victoria (RPEV), or willing to undertake the RPEV registration process
  • Must be eligible to obtain RPEV registration to undertake the required engineering sign-off responsibilities

What’s on Offer

  • Genuine Lead Hydraulic Engineer position within an established Melbourne consultancy
  • Strong and diverse project pipeline
  • Opportunity to take ownership of major hydraulic projects
  • Experienced multidisciplinary engineering environment
  • Excellent remuneration package
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Opportunity to develop your leadership and technical career
  • Long-term progression within a growing consultancy

If you're an experienced Hydraulic Engineer looking for a genuine lead opportunity, I'd be keen to have a confidential conversation and provide more information.

Please email you cv to zach@introrecruitment.com.au and i shall be in contact.