Principal Environmental Consultant, CLM
Contaminated Land, ENVIRONMENTAL
Sydney, NSW
200 — 250
- North Shore Based
- National consultancy with a strong reputation
- Salary circa $200k + bonuses
A national Australia Consultancy is looking for a Principal Environmental Consultant to take the lead on business growth across their Contaminated Sites division in Sydney.
This is a commercial, client-facing role – perfect for someone who knows the contaminated land space, thrives on building relationships, and enjoys driving new opportunities through trusted networks and strategic partnerships.
You’ll be supported by a strong technical team (including three EPA Auditors) and a State Director handling delivery and people management – freeing you up to focus on what you do best: winning work, deepening client relationships, and shaping project pipelines.
The leadership team you’ll join come from a variety of different backgrounds and working styles – the result is a collaborative, inclusive culture where different perspectives are genuinely valued.
They encourage applications from consultants with diverse leadership styles and career paths.
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading business development and client engagement across NSW
- Leveraging your network and relationships to create new opportunities and partnerships
- Driving growth in contaminated land and remediation projects
- Collaborating with senior leaders to position for future success
- Providing strategic input on bids, tenders, and client strategy
What you’ll bring:
- Strong commercial acumen and client development experience
- Deep understanding of the contaminated land and remediation market
- Established relationships across infrastructure, development, or government sectors
- Confidence influencing business growth within a technical consultancy environment
This consultancy offers a highly collaborative culture where Principals are empowered to lead, influence, and grow their client base – backed by strong delivery capability and respected industry expertise.
They support flexible working arrangements and understand that strong leadership comes in many forms.
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If you’d like to explore the details, please reach out in confidence. Or hit apply to kickstart the process.
Peter Dakers
Associate Director – Environmental
ALRA | 0405 487 560
Peter Dakers
Partner - Property Valuations & Environmental