State Area Manager

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute State Area Manager to lead our NSW operations and drive the next phase of growth across the state.

Based in either Sydney or Newcastle, you will lead a large, established and successful multi-disciplinary team of professional scientists and engineers in Newcastle, while accelerating the expansion of our recently established and growing Sydney office. This is a strategic leadership role with full P&L accountability and a clear mandate to grow market share, deepen client relationships, and strengthen Kleinfelder’s presence across NSW.

As a key member of the Australian Leadership Team (ALT), you will contribute to Kleinfelder’s national growth strategy, while shaping and delivering the NSW business plan.  You will play a pivotal role in aligning people, performance, and market opportunities to achieve sustainable, long-term growth.  This is a rare opportunity to lead a respected environmental and geotechnical engineering consultancy business and influence strong and enduring growth in one of Australia’s most dynamic markets.

About You

You are a proven leader with a minimum of 15 years’ experience in the environmental consulting sector and a demonstrated track record of commercial success. Your technical background may be in Planning and Approvals, Contaminated Land, Geotechnical, Ecology or a related discipline; however, your strength lies in leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering business performance. Additional experience gained in senior client-side or contracting roles desirable.

You will bring:

• Astute commercial acumen and experience managing P&L performance
• A growth mindset with demonstrated success in winning work and expanding client relationships
• A strong understanding of environmental opportunities afforded by relevant NSW industry sectors and a track record of successful client management in the state.
• The ability to attract, lead, influence and inspire diverse technical teams across multi-office operations
• An approachable nature and collaborative leadership style and the capacity to operate effectively at the executive level

You are confident and credible in the market, with an established professional network across key markets including government, infrastructure, transport, renewables, oil & gas, resources, and private sector clients. You thrive on building high-performing teams, fostering a positive and accountable culture, and creating clear career pathways for your people. 

The Role and Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the overall performance of the NSW business, including:

• Development and delivery of the annual business plan and budget
• P&L management and financial performance oversight
• Market strategy and growth execution
• Client engagement and key account development
• Leadership of Team Leaders and collaboration with HR, HSEQ, Marketing and Finance

You will ensure operational excellence, strong governance, and a safe, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.

This role is offered as a full-time role and offers flexible work arrangements for the right candidate.

Why Join Kleinfelder?

Kleinfelder Australia is an environmental and geotechnical consulting firm providing professional and technical services for land contamination and remediation, geotechnical services, environmental planning and approvals, ecology, heritage services, land rehabilitation, bushfire planning and design.

Kleinfelder Australia, as part of the global Kleinfelder Group, an environmental, engineering and science-based consulting firm, can utilise the experience of over 3,000 employees globally. With almost 100 staff operating across Australia, we deliver our projects with local and international experience across multiple disciplinary lines.

What Kleinfelder offers you

Kleinfelder offers many benefits to ensure you are rewarded and respected for the part you play in the success of the business. These include but are not limited to:

• Highly competitive salary packages,
• Reward and recognition programs including bonuses,
• Paid overtime, (as per the Kleinfelder Overtime Policy),
• Flexible work arrangements (e.g., hybrid working) to encourage autonomy and life balance,
• Company Paid Parental Leave,
• Purchase an extra two weeks of annual leave per year,
• Australia day/public holiday swap,
• Formal mentorship and training programs (Team Leader, Project Manager, Leadership),
• Access to our health and wellness initiatives (e.g., Employee Assistance Program, reimbursed flu shots/skin checks etc.),
• Professional career and technical development programs incl, study assistance with external and internal learning,
• Opportunities to participate in Corporate Social Responsibilities (volunteering, charity, community support, RAP Committee),
• Professional membership support,
• Professional, friendly, and supportive ecosystem team environment and culture.

Kleinfelder prides itself with being an equal opportunity employer where we value and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to be part of our organisation and apply.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for and would like any further information, please email our HR team at HR_SupportAU@kleinfelder.com

To be eligible for this position you must have unrestricted full legal rights to work in Australia.

Kleinfelder will be managing this process and unsolicited applications from third party recruiters will not be accepted.