Have you worked with firms like ours before?

Yes. Most of my clients are engineering, environmental, and professional services consultancies – often bidding for work, growing their team, or trying to level up how they present themselves. I’ve helped firms win competitive tenders, reshape underperforming websites, and refine messaging that better reflects their technical credibility.

What’s your process like?

My work is structured in four clear phases: Discovery – to understand your positioning and priorities Design – to agree on the tools and tactics that matter Delivery – where I create your assets Momentum – optional ongoing support to keep things visible You can engage with just one phase or the full journey – no retainers, no bloated scopes.

My work is really technical – can you help me communicate it better without oversimplifying?

This is one of my sweet spots. With a background in environmental and engineering services, I speak your language. I’ll help you translate your expertise into clear, confident messaging that resonates with clients – without dumbing it down or losing your voice.

What kind of ROI can I expect from this work?

That depends on your goals – but past clients have used my work to: Win more tenders Improve website conversion Get shortlisted more often Shift from referrals-only to proactive growth And just as importantly – they’ve felt more confident presenting their business because the tools actually reflect their value.

I worked closely with Lisa for a number of years at RPS, whose insight and approach were fundamental to the success of our positioning in the Energy sector. Particular examples can be found in Offshore Wind, CCUS and O&G. Her can-do attitude, positive approach and expert-level standard of work have been critical to our successes over the years. Always supportive and always respected.

Mark Houston

Business Group Leader – EMEA Commercial Advisory, GHD

(Mark and I worked together at RPS/Tetra Tech and GHD)

When I've had the pleasure of working with Lisa, she was responsible for providing strategic direction to multiple marketing campaigns designed to support the expansion of our marine consenting businesses.
Lisa has been instrumental in changing the company approach to marketing and brand positioning in this space and was a key part of us achieving our growth objectives.
Along the way Lisa has always been a pleasure, and a lot of fun, to work with.

Alun Williams

Global Offshore Renewables Director, GHD

(Alun and I worked together at RPS/Tetra Tech and GHD)

Lisa is always collaborative and passionate. One of Lisa's greatest strengths is her willingness and ability to understand a business from bottom to top and put herself in the shoes of everyone she works with to ensure she is providing the support needed at all times.

She is one of these people who can shift from strategy to tactical implementation with ease.

Glenys Fogarty

Head of Marketing, Serv

(Glenys and I worked together at AECOM and Coffey International)

Lisa's enthusiasm, vision and work ethic are infectious and motivating. She is able to cut through a lot of information in the fast moving Energy sector and develop a clear line of direction and make it happen. Lisa's ability to understand and assimilate cross discipline details has made it so easy to work with her.
She makes you feel heard and supported, a set of unique skills, as well as showing and educating us techie's on the real value of brilliant marketing.

Karen Dalton

Technical Director, RPS

(Karen and I worked together at RPS/Tetra Tech)

One of Lisa's strengths is her technical background which meant that she understood our services quickly and was able to develop appropriate messaging and marketing campaigns. She is skilled at explaining and demonstrating the value of marketing to the business to secure much needed buy-in. Of most value however is Lisa's attitude. She is experienced, hard working and collaborative and can be dealing in strategy one minute and operational matters the next. Above all I most enjoyed her terrific sense of humour. I would highly recommend Lisa and would jump at the chance to work with her again.

Helli Kotasek

Intelli-Spatial Manager

(Helli and I worked together at Coffey International and Urban Circus)

Being

honest

even when it’s uncomfortable

Building lasting relationships

Not just

short-term wins

Campaigns that respect your intelligence

A touch of Aussie informality

in a sometimes overly
polished industry

Marketing that’s grounded in your reality – not just theory

I understand technical consultants better than most marketers because I’ve been one.
I started LJE Marketing to help consultancies like yours turn credibility into clarity, and win work without the hype.

Lisa Elliott - Strategic Marketer with 30+ years industry experience

My story

Before I became a marketer, I was a field technician. And that experience still influences how I work.

I understand why technical people care about accuracy. I understand why unsupported claims make them uncomfortable. And I understand why ‘marketing language’ can lose them very quickly.

I‘ve spent more than 30 years working with environmental, engineering and professional-services businesses – in the field, in marketing teams, in leadership roles and alongside technical specialists across Australia and the UK.

That gives me a different perspective.

I understand the technical side.

I understand the commercial side.

And I know how to help connect the two.

"If you want a flashy sales funnel, I’m probably not your person. But if you want strategic support from someone who gets your world – I can help."

Contact me

Trusted. Discreet.
Behind the scenes – by design.

I often work with clients who prefer to keep our collaboration confidential – especially when projects are sensitive or involve overlapping networks. So while you’ll find a few case studies shared with permission, I don’t use client logos or name-drop.

Discretion is part of the service – and if we work together, you can expect the same respect for your privacy.

What I actually do (besides just 'marketing')

I help you build a marketing foundation that:

Clarifies your value
Communicates it with confidence
Attracts the right clients – consistently

That might mean:

Strategic positioning and messaging
Case studies that evaluators actually read
Capability statements that win meetings and proposals
A website that builds trust fast
Content plans that don’t overwhelm your team

In short: I help you win more work, without losing your voice.

Learn more about what I do

Why clients work with me – and stay with me

Clients choose LJE Marketing because I combine big-picture strategy with real-world empathy. I speak their language. I’m not afraid to challenge ideas, but I always stay grounded in what’s achievable, practical, and aligned to their values.

Some of the things that surprise people?

Structured processes (even creative bits).
I take the lead when you’re swamped.
Organic marketing focus – no ad spend pressure.
Results over vanity metrics.
Empathy, honesty, and smart strategy

Marketing shouldn't feel like a mystery. It should feel clear, purposeful – and even be fun.

My values and vibe

Authenticity. Strategy.
A little Australian humour.

I’m not trying to build a big agency. I’m not chasing awards. I’m here to help good businesses grow in ways that feel real, grounded, and effective.

I believe in:

I’ve worked with some brilliant people over the years.

But what’s it like to work with me?

Here’s what they’ve shared – about how I show up, the value I bring, and the difference I make in a team.

If that sounds like a breath of fresh air – you’re my kind of client.

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Ready for a marketing partner who actually gets it?

Let’s talk. No pressure, no jargon – just a genuine conversation about where you’re at and where you want to go.

Book a free 20-minute intro call: elliottlj@ljemktg.com