Luke Cunningham (FIEAust, CPEng)

Director and Senior Principal Engineer

Luke Cunningham is a water management specialist who excels at leading large-scale projects and multi-disciplinary teams. With a 20-year background in complex water management projects, Luke provides expert advice and peer reviews that seek the best outcomes for the environment and community.

Luke is well-respected by authorities and the private industry for his strategic thinking, deep technical expertise, and ability to bring people together to create practical, future-focused solutions.

A long-standing advocate for climate resilience, Luke is driven by the opportunity to help cities adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change. His work sits at the intersection of engineering, sustainability, and innovation — pushing boundaries to create greener, smarter, and more responsive urban environments.

“I love being part of an industry that protects and enhances waterways, bays, and oceans. As climate pressures intensify, I’m energised by the chance to lead bold, collaborative projects that create lasting value for the planet and communities.“

Qualifications: Fellow of Engineers Australia FIEAUST, Chartered Professional Engineer CPEng, Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Hons) BEnvEng(Hons), Graduate Diploma of Project Management GDipProjMgt
Accreditations: Chartered Professional Engineer & Registered Professional Engineer (Vic/Qld/WA), Dare2Lead™ Trained.
Speciality: Urban water management.
Known for: Communicating complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Philosophy: Collaborations that tackle climate change and protect natural assets.
Downtime go to: Diving into creative builds – part engineer, part artist.

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