An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join our team where you’ll be leading infrastructure projects - road and rail.

About the business and the role

SLR Consulting brings together over 5000 people globally 1,100 + across 23 technical disciplines in APAC. As an employee-driven environmental and sustainability consultancy, we work with businesses, regulators and government clients to deliver tailored advice on everything from broad strategic challenges to site-specific project

The team delivers end‑to‑end project advisory, environmental approvals and regulatory compliance services — delivering practical, high‑quality outcomes across the full project lifecycle to multiple sectors across Australia. We collaborate closely with our 23 in-house teams to deliver a comprehensive environmental service to clients. Our Brisbane EAC&M team are diverse, well-renowned, and work from our modern offices on Eagle Street with stunning bridge and river views.

This role has a strong focus on managing linear infrastructure projects – road and rail. You’ll lead projects, build direct relationships with key clients and have the autonomy to make your mark. With a clear pathway to Principal, it’s an opportunity to grow your career and build your industry network.

Responsibilities

As a member of the 70 + national EAC&M team, you will support delivery of a range of standalone and multi-disciplinary projects focussing on the delivery of environmental approvals. You will be responsible for the following:

• Support and contribute to the delivery of environmental approval and management services for a range of projects

• Take ownership of key projects within the infrastructure sector and develop your network with key clients in this space. 

• Provide clear, pragmatic advice on best‑practice principles to clients and internal SLR teams

• Build, maintain and enhance strong working relationships with SLR team members, particularly, across other technical disciplines

• Deliver the best possible outcome for clients with a focus on quality

• Assist with the preparation of proposals

• Delivering clear and precise, high-quality reports

Experience

A high achiever with a results focused attitude, our ideal candidate will possess:

• A professional qualification in environmental science or engineering or other relevant degree

• Circa 7-10 years’ experience with extensive experience in private engineering or environmental consulting in the infrastructure sector, and preferably be able to demonstrate TMR project experience

• A proven project manager who enjoys and excels within the complexities of this work with specialist knowledge of road and rail projects.

• Experience delivering environmental and management services with a focus on client satisfaction

• Demonstrated experience working in multidisciplinary project teams to deliver outcomes for clients

• Strong time management skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables on competing timeframes

• A clear, concise and professional writing style

• Adaptable, fast paced and self-motivated

• Australia Citizenship or rights to work in Australia.

Our Benefits

Of all the benefits at SLR we are most proud of our diverse, friendly and expert team, who work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients.

Whether you’re enjoying the supportive culture at SLR, taking advantage of our remote working from abroad policy, or seeking a company with a generous and fair parental leave scheme… Our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.

You can find a comprehensive list here.

Next Steps

If leading critical infrastructure projects in global environmental consultancy with plenty of room to grow excites you then apply now with your CV and a cover letter detailing why you are the best person for the role.

We make hiring decisions based on experience, capability and potential. We are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment experience and encourage you to let us know of any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the process.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.