Senior Project Manager or Principal – Contaminated Land

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Consultant to lead contaminated land projects, build trusted client relationships, and mentor teams.

You will own delivery, manage scope and budgets, review technical documentation, and help win new work while upholding safety and regulatory compliance. This is a senior role with growth potential and a clear path to Principal depending on performance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in contaminated land consulting.
• Leadership or people management experience is valuable.
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship building.
• Ability to scope, price work and review technical docs with risk awareness.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted point of contact for clients, building lasting relationships.
• Lead and coordinate contaminated land projects, managing scope, budgets, and delivery.
• Communicate clearly with clients and stakeholders, addressing issues promptly.
• Prepare and review proposals, reports and project documentation.
• Mentor and support project teams, fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen client accounts and contribute to growth.
• Provide practical technical guidance and escalate risks where needed.

Skills

Contaminated land

Team leadership

Client relationship

Project delivery

Commercial awareness

Technical judgement

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science, engineering or a related discipline

Job description

Overview

Geosyntec is a consulting and engineering firm that works with private and public sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, energy, and civil infrastructure.

Our engineers, scientists, and technical and project support personnel serve our clients from offices in Australia, the United States, Canada, Ireland, Spain, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. See our global locations atGeosyntec.com.

Geosyntec Consultants have grown in Australia with a combination of organic growth from existing clients and joining forces with specialised consultants in key markets. Red Earth Engineering and JBS&G are now part of Geosyntec.

We’ve played integral roles in diverse projects across Australia, and our services include contamination assessment and remediation, auditing and compliance; environmental assessment and approvals; hygiene and hazardous materials; environmental due diligence and liability; fire management; ecological services and stakeholder and risk management. With offices across Australia, and a strong reputation for innovation and quality, our standing in the industry is a testament to our commitment to excellence in every project we undertake.

Are you an experienced project leader or consultant who builds trusted client relationships, motivates teams and takes ownership of delivering quality outcomes?

With a strong pipeline of projects and continued growth, we're seeking an experienced professional to join our Contaminated Land team in Melbourne and are open to candidates across a range of seniority levels, from Senior Environmental Consultant, Associate and Senior Associate through to Principal, depending on experience and capability.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

As a senior member of the team, you'll be a key point of contact for clients, taking ownership of project delivery, building strong relationships and supporting the development of others. You'll bring sound technical judgement, commercial awareness and a proactive, hands‑on approach to getting things done.

For more senior candidates, particularly at Principal level, the role will also involve greater responsibility for strategic client relationships, business development, team leadership and project oversight.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Act as a trusted, professional first point of contact for clients, building lasting relationships and understanding their priorities.
• Lead and coordinate contaminated land projects, taking ownership of scope, budgets, delivery, quality and client outcomes.
• Communicate clearly and respond promptly to clients and internal stakeholders, proactively addressing issues and keeping people informed.
• Prepare and review proposals, reports and project documentation with strong attention to detail, commercial awareness and appropriate risk management.
• Lead, mentor and support project teams, setting clear expectations, delegating effectively and fostering accountability and collaboration.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen existing client accounts and contribute to business growth and new work.
• Provide practical technical guidance, identify project risks early and elevate or resolve issues with sound judgement.

Education and Licensure

• Relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science, engineering or a related discipline
• 8 years + experience in contaminated land consulting

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in contaminated land consulting, with the level of experience and technical capability corresponding with the position.
• Previous team leadership, staff supervision or people management/development experience would be highly regarded, not essential.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, a responsive approach and a clear sense of ownership and accountability.
• Strong initiative and the ability to solve problems, manage competing priorities and follow through on commitments.
• Ability to scope and price work, prepare or review quality technical documentation and understand project commercial performance.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science, engineering or a related discipline, and a full driver’s licence. Willingness to obtain relevant clearances where required.
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship‑building skills; confident presenting to clients and representing Geosyntec professionally.
• Sound foundational technical understanding of contaminated land assessment, remediation and relevant regulatory requirements, with the judgement to seek specialist input when required.