At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead estimating, project management, and consulting for impactful environmental projects.
- Company: Acacia, a leader in sustainable environmental services.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, career growth, and a chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Join a values-driven culture focused on trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Shape successful project outcomes while protecting biodiversity and creating natural spaces.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management, estimation, and leading multidisciplinary teams.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 £ per year.
Make a meaningful and sustainable impact in this leadership opportunity at Acacia. We're seeking a Program, Estimation & Preworks Lead to provide impactful leadership across our estimating, preworks, project management and consulting functions, helping shape successful project outcomes from tender through to delivery.
Location: St Andrews, Victoria (project site-based attendance required and with flexible work arrangements as agreed)
Acacia's purpose is as an organisation for impact, where nature and humanity connect. We are committed to protecting biodiversity, restoring ecological balance and creating natural spaces that benefit people, communities and the environment. We deliver integrated environmental services including consulting, project management, conservation and natural resource management, weed control, revegetation and sustainable landscaping.
About the Role
As a senior member of the Client Services and Development Team, the Program, Estimation & Preworks Lead is responsible for leading our estimating, preworks, project management and consulting functions while supporting the successful delivery of environmental projects across Victoria. This role provides leadership across the entire project lifecycle, from tendering, procurement and pricing through to project mobilisation, delivery planning and program oversight. Working closely with clients, operational teams and senior leaders, you will ensure projects are commercially sound, operationally achievable, safe and aligned with organisational objectives.
Reporting to the Client Services and Development Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary team comprising Project Managers, consulting personnel and preworks specialists while fostering a values-driven culture built on trust, accountability, inclusion and continuous improvement.
What You'll Be Responsible For:
- Leading the estimating and pre-contract planning function, including tender submissions, pricing, methodology development and preworks planning.
- Providing leadership across project management, consulting and program delivery teams.
- Coordinating tender and EOI processes and maintaining strong client relationships throughout procurement and project planning stages.
- Working closely with scheduling, logistics and operational teams to ensure effective resource planning and program delivery.
- Driving commercial outcomes, operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Leading a collaborative and psychologically safe team culture that develops capability and supports high performance.
- Ensuring strong governance across safety, quality, environmental and compliance requirements.
About You:
You are an experienced leader with demonstrated success in project or program management, estimation, planning, tendering or operational leadership within environmental, natural resource management, construction, infrastructure, maintenance or similar industries. You bring:
- Strong experience in tendering, estimating, procurement and project planning.
- Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary technical teams.
- Sound commercial and financial acumen.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills.
- Experience managing risk, safety and compliance requirements within operational environments.
- A coaching leadership style that helps others grow and succeed.
- The ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining a strong focus on client, people, safety and commercial outcomes.
Program, Estimation & Preworks Lead employer: Acacia Environmental Management
Acacia is an exceptional employer that prioritises meaningful and sustainable impact, fostering a collaborative work culture where employees can thrive. Located in St Andrews, Victoria, we offer flexible work arrangements and a commitment to professional growth, ensuring our team members are equipped to lead environmental projects that benefit both communities and the planet. Join us to be part of a values-driven organisation dedicated to protecting biodiversity and creating natural spaces, while enjoying a supportive environment that encourages continuous improvement and personal development.
Contact Details:
Acacia Environmental Management Recruitment Team
