Senior Contaminated Land Project Lead | Flexible & Client-Facing

JBS&G Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS&G Australia seeks a Senior Project Manager or Principal (Contaminated Land) in Melbourne to lead client relationships and project delivery. The role spans multiple seniority levels, shaped by experience.

You will own project delivery, mentor teams and contribute to business development while upholding high technical and professional standards. You will act as a trusted client-facing adviser, manage budgets, ensure quality outcomes, and support strategic client relationships with a hands-on,

Qualifications

• Contaminated land consulting experience at the appropriate seniority level.
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship-building skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach.
• Ability to scope and price work; understand project commercial performance.
• Sound foundational technical understanding of contaminated land assessment and remediation.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted, professional first point of contact for clients; build lasting relationships.
• Lead and coordinate contaminated land projects; own scope, budgets, delivery, quality and outcomes.
• Communicate clearly to clients and internal stakeholders; address issues promptly.
• Prepare and review proposals and project documentation with attention to risk management.
• Lead, mentor and support project teams; set expectations and foster collaboration.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client accounts and contribute to business growth.
• Provide practical technical guidance and escalate issues with sound judgement.

Skills

Client communication

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Environmental science or engineering

Driver's license

Job description

JBS&G Australia seeks a Senior Project Manager or Principal (Contaminated Land) in Melbourne to lead client relationships and project delivery. The role spans multiple seniority levels, shaped by experience.

You will own project delivery, mentor teams and contribute to business development while upholding high technical and professional standards. You will act as a trusted client-facing adviser, manage budgets, ensure quality outcomes, and support strategic client relationships with a hands-on,