Project Manager - Urban Renewal

Project Manager / Senior Project Manager – Urban Renewal Precinct Transformation | Perth

We’re seeking an experienced Project Manager or Senior Project Manager to lead the civil and land development delivery of a major brownfield urban renewal precinct redevelopment in Perth. This high‑profile urban renewal project will transform an existing site into a thriving, future‑ready precinct with lasting community impact.

The Role

Working client‑side within our highly experienced team, you’ll take ownership of the civil and enabling works required to unlock future development across the precinct. As the Project Manager/Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the project, including cost, program, risk, design, approvals, procurement, delivery and superintendency, with responsibility for coordinating multiple work packages and stakeholders.

 You’ll work closely with the client, contractor, specialist consultants, government agencies , utility authorities and stakeholders, guiding complex planning, design and delivery excellence across all facets of the project. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end project management and delivery of civil works for a large‑scale brownfield / urban renewal precinct
• Manage design coordination, approvals and authority interfaces
• Provide project management, superintendency and contract administration across multiple packages
• Drive program, cost, risk and reporting on a complex, high‑impact project
• Work collaboratively together with the client, responsible Project Director and Bureau Veritas project team.
• Build strong working relationships with the client, contractors, consultants, government and stakeholders

About You

You’re a highly experienced civil project delivery or land development professional with proven experience delivering urban renewal, precinct or large‑scale civil/land redevelopment projects.

You’ll bring:

• Strong technical understanding of civil project delivery and land development
• Experience working with Tier 1 and Tier 2 civil contractors and multidisciplinary consultant teams
• Confidence operating in complex stakeholder environments
• A disciplined, proactive outcomes‑focused approach to design, program, cost and risk management
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of the design process.

Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated relevant experience in a related role are essential. A background in civil engineering and/or experience in client‑side consultancy roles on transformational projects is highly regarded.

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to lead a city‑shaping project that will deliver long‑term value for Perth’s community. You’ll be trusted with significant responsibility, supported by a multidisciplinary team, and positioned to leave a tangible legacy through urban transformation.

More About Us.... Buildings

Bureau Veritas – Buildings and Infrastructure, helps clients shape the buildings and cities of tomorrow, from early concept and masterplanning through to delivery and ongoing operations.

Our end-to-end services are seamlessly integrated across the full asset investment lifecycle, helping clients extract the best value from their investment.

 From conception and planning through development, construction, and operations, we deliver with rigor, precision, and a commitment to excellence. Across diverse market sectors, Bureau Veritas provides expert advice and partners with private and government clients to drive projects that contributes to safer, more resilient, and future-ready buildings.

In late 2024, Bureau Veritas acquired The APP Group, a leading Australian property and infrastructure business. This integration significantly expands our local capability and strengthens our position across major sectors and project types. Our team brings extensive experience delivering complex projects nationwide including Chadstone in Victoria, John Hunter Hospital in New South Wales, Elizabeth Quay in Western Australia, and many more.

How We Care

• BV4me Days - an additional four leave days per year to spend how you like
• Access to Sonder, our digital care platform providing 24/7 access to safety, mental health, physical health, and wellbeing resources
• Mental health seminars
• Social initiatives
• Sporting teams and participation
• Flexibility
• Military and emergency response leave
• Days of significance
• Career breaks

How We Invest You in You

• Career progression and exposure to diverse career pathways
• Professional development & leadership programs, tailored by career level
• Skill-based training & online learning
• Become accredited with associations and participate in external committees
• Core development programs
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities
• Highly competitive salaries
• Role-based remuneration approach
• Commitment to pay equity
• Salary packaging options
• Corporate benefits and discounts

About Bureau Veritas

Created in 1828, Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services.

 We have a vital role in maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards of countless products, commodities, systems, buildings, infrastructure, and projects.

 In every industry sector we play, Bureau Veritas acts as a trusted guardian of the quality, safety and environmental standards which protect our population and safeguard our communities.

 For over 70 years, Bureau Veritas has been serving the Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. Today, our business 2,800+ employees and operates 50 offices and labs across the Pacific.

Apply now to join Bureau Veritas and help us create a brighter future for our next generations, and a safer society for us all.

 Bureau Veritas is an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles at Bureau Veritas, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Veterans (Defence experience is desirable) and people of all backgrounds. If you have any support or access requirements, we will partner with you and assist you through our recruitment process.