About Us

L+R Consulting is an Australian-owned, multidisciplinary technical and management consultancy established in the early 1980s, with 40+ years’ experience delivering construction, infrastructure, development, and aviation projects nationwide.

We provide end-to-end engineering, scientific, and management services across civil, structural, traffic and transport, infrastructure, hydraulics, environmental, defence, aviation, advisory, and project management, enabling clients to work with one integrated team from planning through to delivery.

Our approach is practical and responsive, with a focus on clear communication, efficient design, and well-coordinated outcomes. Backed by a strong national team, we invest in our people, support growth, and deliver consistent, high-quality results.

Location: Cairns, QLD

Our Benefits

- True work-life balance

- Competitive remuneration

- Collaborative workplace that offers professional development

Your Role

As a Project Manager you’ll own your day-to-day achievements and contribute to the operations, performance, and growth of our Cairns office and surrounding regions. This is a hands-on delivery role with short-term growth opportunities towards a leadership role blending strategic oversight, business management, client engagement, and technical project delivery.

You’ll:

- Act as the key communication lead across clients, stakeholders, and leadership

- Manage project delivery budgets, forecasts, invoicing, and reporting

- Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and company systems

- Lead day-to-day operations and contribute to P&L; performance of the Cairns office





- Drive business development by maintaining strong client relationships

- Drive project delivery with technical excellence and accountability

- Contribute to the growth of the office and services

What You’ll Bring

- Qualifications in either Engineering, Construction or Architecture are preferred but not essential

- Proven experience in client-side project management with public sector experience highly regarded

- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with strong focus on achievement

- Strong business development and client relationship skills

- Technical expertise with the ability to oversee diverse projects

- Commercial acumen including contracts, risk, and financial management

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY

It’s easy to overlook a excellent opportunity if you don’t see yourself as a perfect fit. If this role resonates with you, regardless of your background or circumstances, we encourage you to apply and join our talent community. Building a diverse workplace starts here.

Once you’ve applied, you’ll receive an email confirming your application. Suitable applicants will then progress through a personalised selection and assessment process.

Not living in tropical northern Australia but keen to make the change? We may offer attractive relocation assistance for the right candidate. However, visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Recruitment Agencies – thank you for thinking of us. We aim to fill roles through direct sourcing channels; should we require third-party support, we will reach out to selected partners.

📌 Project Manager (Cairns)
🏢 L+R - formerly Lambert & Rehbein
📍 Cairns