Project Manager (Waste & Resource Recovery)

Randstad NV; Narangba; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad NV in Brisbane region seeks an experienced Project Manager/Civil-Environmental Engineer to deliver critical waste & resource recovery infrastructure projects for a South East Queensland local government body. You will manage end-to-end delivery, ensuring environmental compliance and safety.

The role involves budgets, schedules, KPIs, procurement, and coordination with internal teams and external vendors. A strong background in leachate management and regulatory standards is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience delivering small-to-medium civil, waste and wastewater infrastructure.
• Proven track record in landfill, waste, or environmental infrastructure projects.
• Deep knowledge of leachate management systems and regulatory standards.
• Strong contract management, procurement, and contractor coordination.
• Excellent stakeholder management in regulated environments.
• Qualifications in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of landfill, waste infrastructure, and leachate management projects.
• Ensure environmental compliance and implement operational improvement initiatives.
• Manage project lifecycles - schedules, budgets, KPIs, and risk mitigation.
• Lead end-to-end procurement and contract administration for external suppliers and consultants.
• Coordinate cross-functional internal teams, site personnel, and external vendors.
• Champion site safety, schedule adherence, and budget control, applying Agile methodologies where relevant.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

Environmental compliance

Procurement

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering

Environmental Science

Project Management

Job description

Contract: Initial contract ASAP to February 2027

About the Role

Partner with one of South East Queensland's largest local government organisations to deliver critical Waste & Resource Recovery infrastructure projects. You will provide hands-on project management to deliver critical infrastructure aimed at reducing environmental risks, installing wastewater infrastructure, and improving environmental outcomes across Council's Waste Management Facilities

Key Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end delivery of landfill, waste infrastructure, and leachate management projects.

Ensure strict environmental compliance and implement operational improvement initiatives.

Manage project lifecycles - develop schedules, manage budgets, track KPIs, and mitigate risk.

Lead end-to-end procurement and contract administration for external suppliers and consultants.

Coordinate cross-functional internal teams, site personnel, and external vendors.

Champion site safety, schedule adherence, and budget control, applying Agile methodologies where relevant.

What You Bring

This role is ideal for a Project Manager or Civil/Environmental Engineer with 5+ years of experience delivering small-to-medium civil, waste, and wastewater infrastructure.

Proven track record delivering landfill, waste, resource recovery, or environmental infrastructure projects.

Deep technical understanding of leachate management systems and regulatory/environmental standards.

Strong contract management, contractor coordination, and procurement expertise.

Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to navigate complex, regulated environments.

Qualifications in Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or equivalent.