Senior Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene Consultant

About the role

A well-established environmental consultancy in the Central Adelaide region is seeking a Senior Consultant specialising in hazardous materials and occupational hygiene to provide expert advisory services. This is a permanent, full-time, ongoing position with flexible hours and leadership growth opportunities, including mentoring and mentoring of less experienced consultants.

Key responsibilities

• Review and ensure the quality of hazardous materials and occupational hygiene reports, proposals and technical documents, and provide authoritative technical advice and final endorsement.
• Lead projects from planning through completion across various industries, overseeing resourcing, progress and budgets while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Conduct site inspections, environmental air monitoring, clearance checks and exposure evaluations as needed.
• Act as the primary technical liaison for clients and stakeholders, and support and mentor junior consultants through peer reviews.
• Manage project financials, including budgets, scope changes and billing support, and identify additional service opportunities.
• Develop templates and refine procedures to improve technical processes.

Required profile

• Degree in science, engineering or environmental studies.
• At least 6 years' experience in hazardous materials, asbestos consultancy or occupational hygiene in a senior role.
• Proven ability to review and assure the quality of technical reports.
• Effective communication skills and experience coordinating projects.
• Legal work entitlement in Australia (permanent residency or equivalent); sponsorship or work visas are not available.

What we offer

• Remuneration of approximately $120,000 to $150,000 per year.
• Flexible work arrangements and relocation assistance for interstate candidates.
• Professional development, mentoring and exposure to diverse projects across industries.