Senior Project Manager - Principal (Contaminated Land)

JBS&G Australia; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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,

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Client communication

Team leadership

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Educación

Environmental science or engineering

Driver's license

Descripción del empleo

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 escalat 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.