Senior Project Manager or Principal (Contaminated Land)

JBS&G Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start times

Additional leave option

Mentoring program

Professional development time

Industry memberships

Job summary

JBS&G - A Geosyntec Company in Melbourne seeks a Senior Project Manager or Principal to lead contaminated land projects. You will act as the primary client contact, deliver projects on scope, and mentor teams in a dynamic, flexible environment.

Open to Senior Environmental Consultant, Associate, Senior Associate or Principal depending on experience. You will manage client relationships, provide technical guidance, and contribute to strategic growth while ensuring robust project delivery and

Qualifications

• Experience in contaminated land consulting.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted client contact and build lasting relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Environmental science degree

Job description

Senior Project Manager or Principal (Contaminated Land)

• Join one of Australia’s leading environmental consultancy firms
• Competitive remuneration | Flexible and supportive work environment
• Client-facing leadership opportunity | Diverse projects and career development

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 are seeking an experienced candidate to join our Contaminated Land team here in the Melbourne office. We are open to candidates at different seniority levels, with the scope of the role shaped by experience and capability.

About the role

We're looking for 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.

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 escalation or resolve issues with sound judgement.

About you

• 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, but is 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 JBS&G professionally.
• Sound foundational technical understanding of contaminated land assessment, remediation and relevant regulatory requirements, with the judgement to seek specialist input when required.

About us

At JBS&G - A Geosyntec Company, we believe work should be rewarding, flexible and engaging. We have built a Care and Trust culture we are proud of, one where people are encouraged to grow, share ideas and do their best work. Whether you are in the field, the office or somewhere in between, you will be supported by a team that values innovation, technical quality and collaboration.

When you join us, you will enjoy:

• Flexible start and finish times to help shape your workday around what works best for you
• The opportunity to purchase additional leave
• A fun, friendly and supportive workplace with regular social and philanthropic initiatives
• A culture that values excellence and high-quality outcomes on complex and interesting projects
• Mentoring programs and access to industry memberships to support your development
• 50 hours of dedicated professional development time and clear career progression pathways

At JBS&G - A Geosyntec Company, we offer more than a role, we offer a career path for experienced professionals ready for their next chapter. If you are looking to build on your experience, take on greater responsibility and continue developing as a leader and trusted adviser, you will find the support to do that here.

Our culture is built on trust, flexibility and collaboration, where good ideas rise quickly and everyone has a hand in shaping the future of our business.

To be eligible to apply, you must already have an appropriate Australian work visa.

JBS&G - A Geosyntec Company does not accept unsolicited agency-referred applications.