Sydney Area Manager & Principal Environmental Scientist

ALRA | Australia's Leading Recruitment Agency; Sydney; On-site; AUD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

ALRA | Australia's Leading Recruitment Agency in Sydney seeks a Sydney Area Manager / Principal Environmental Scientist in Contaminated Sites to lead the Sydney business unit operationally and commercially.

You’ll own team delivery, client outcomes and project performance for a 50+ consultant operation, reporting to the CEO, with a national platform backing infrastructure, power, desalination and complex industrial sites.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in contaminated land consulting, operating at Principal / Director level.
• Proven experience leading teams, projects and client relationships.
• Strong technical grounding across investigations, remediation & reporting.
• Ability to manage delivery, people and commercial outcomes simultaneously.
• EPA Auditor (or working towards), or CEnvP SC / similar level of technical standing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 50+ consultants across Sydney.
• Take ownership of project delivery, resourcing and performance across the business unit.
• Act as the senior client interface across key infrastructure, industrial and government projects.
• Oversee technical quality, reviewing outputs and setting delivery standards.
• Mentor Principals, Seniors and emerging leaders within the team.
• Drive project strategy, commercial outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with the CEO on business direction, growth and team structure.

Job description

ALRA | Australia's Leading Recruitment Agency in Sydney seeks a Sydney Area Manager / Principal Environmental Scientist in Contaminated Sites to lead the Sydney business unit operationally and commercially.

You’ll own team delivery, client outcomes and project performance for a 50+ consultant operation, reporting to the CEO, with a national platform backing infrastructure, power, desalination and complex industrial sites.