Client-Side Project Manager

Great opportunity for Project Engineers & Senior Project Engineers ready to step into client-side project management with a growing consultancy.

• Step up into a Project Manager role delivering diverse infrastructure projects
• Employee Share Scheme and a comprehensive wellbeing program for our people
• Fast-track your career with mentoring, leadership programs & merit-based promotions

About CPM

We're CPM Advisory and Project Management, and we work with government clients to deliver infrastructure that matters to communities. As a client-side consultancy, we're involved in projects from the early planning stages right through to delivery and handover.

Our team comes from all sorts of backgrounds: civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering, plus plenty of people with solid buildings project management experience. We work across five main areas: Civil (Roads & Transport), Energy, Ports & Maritime, Water, and Social Infrastructure.

The projects we work on are the kinds of things you drive past or use every day: roads, rail lines, utilities, dams, marine infrastructure, civic buildings. We're there working alongside public sector clients to make sure these projects are built right, on time, and deliver real value to our clients and the community.

Our values aren't just words on a wall. They genuinely guide how we work: People First, Adaptability & Technical Excellence, Collaboration and Positive Legacy.

About the Role

As a Project Manager, you'll be leading infrastructure projects for government clients. Day-to-day, that means working with government stakeholders, consultants, and delivery partners to keep projects on track, on budget, and up to standard.

You'll lead project teams, manage scope and risk, and provide advice that helps clients achieve what they're trying to do for their communities.

We work with councils and government organisations at all levels. Most of our engagements involve being seconded to a client organisation where you'll work as an embedded resource. Usually, you'll split your time between the client's office and ours.

You'll be part of a team that values technical know-how, flexibility, and getting stuck in when problems arise. Success in this role comes down to building trusted relationships, navigating stakeholder complexities, and actually getting projects delivered.

Skills | Experience | Qualifications

We're after a Project Manager who's technically capable, collaborative, and proactive. You'll have experience working on projects in areas like:

• Transport & Civil Infrastructure
• Social Infrastructure (Health & Education)
• Utilities & Energy
• Renewables & Sustainability
• Water Infrastructure
• Urban Development

Most of our team have tertiary qualifications across various disciplines. Ideally, you'll have:

• A degree in something relevant: Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or similar
• If you're an engineer, RPEQ or CPEng accreditation would be great (or if you're working towards it)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to build genuine relationships with stakeholders
• Good time management and a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude

Your background might be with government organisations, councils, contractors, or consultancies.

If you're currently a Project Engineer or Senior Project Engineer looking to step into a Project Manager role with a client-side consultancy, this could be the right opportunity for you.

CPM Life & Benefits

We believe that when our people are doing well, our projects do too. So we've built a workplace that's flexible, inclusive, and genuinely puts people first.

Our THRIVE program sits at the heart of how we look after our team. It's about connection, belonging, and growth, built around four pillars: Health & Wellbeing, Opportunity & Growth, Culture & Connection, and Reward & Recognition.

Here's what that looks like in practice:

Health & Wellbeing

• Corporate gym memberships and Reformer Pilates programs
• Run Club, Park2Park Run, and Big Team Challenge
• Free flu vaccinations and skin cancer screenings
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families
• Wills and Power of Attorney planning

Opportunity & Growth

• CPM Mentoring Program and Unlocking Leadership Program
• Dedicated Career Pathways Program (a tailored program to support your progression, based on merit and initiative. We support and recognise people who are proactive about their development and ready to take the next step)
• Paid professional membership fees
• Real career progression across diverse public sector projects
• CPM Learn Labs: our in-house technical and professional development sessions

Culture & Connection

• Quarterly team conferences and networking events
• Fortnightly team lunches, CPM Book Club and NRL footy tipping competition
• Annual Conference Retreat and Christmas Party
• Dress For Your Day

Reward & Recognition

• CPM Annual Awards celebrating our people and projects
• Generous employee referral program
• Employee Share Scheme: share in what we build together
• Salary packaging options
• Global corporate discounts

We're also flexible about where and how you work. Whether you're at a CPM office, a client site, or working remotely, you'll be part of a team that values integrity, initiative, and collaboration.

We work inclusively and respectfully because we know that different perspectives make us better. Everyone brings something unique to the table, and we're committed to helping you build a career that's both fulfilling and successful.

Next Steps

If this sounds like the kind of role you're after, we encourage you to apply. Whether you're coming from client-side, contractor, or consultancy work, this could be your next move.

At CPM, we're focused on delivering projects that matter, supporting each other's development, and creating a workplace where you can actually do your best work.

To apply, send through your CV and if possible, a short cover letter. Just tell us a bit about your experience and what caught your eye about the role.

Want to have a chat first? Give Priscila Crawford a call on We're always happy to talk through what it's really like to work here.