Environmental Scientist – Contaminated Land

About the role

A growing environmental consultancy is looking for an Environmental Scientist in Contaminated Land. The role suits someone beyond graduate level but not yet a finished Project Manager: about 2-3 years' experience, sitting between the junior team and experienced PMs. Around 2 days per week are spent in the field, with the rest on reporting and project delivery. Most fieldwork is around Sydney, Newcastle and surrounding areas, with no expectation of constant overnight or regional travel.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver PSI, DSI, validation and Acid Sulfate Soil investigations
• Undertake soil and groundwater sampling and environmental fieldwork
• Write technical reports with experienced senior review and support
• Build exposure to RAPs and waste classifications
• Work across commercial, industrial, infrastructure and renewable energy projects
• Gradually take ownership of pieces of work and smaller projects

Required profile

• Around 2-3 years' environmental consulting experience
• Contaminated land experience across PSI/DSI, sampling and reporting
• Exposure to groundwater, Acid Sulfate Soils and validation; RAP or waste classification experience is useful
• Initiative and willingness to take on more responsibility

What we offer

• Salary from $85,000 plus super, with paid overtime and TOIL available
• Hybrid working, company vehicles, fuel cards, PPE, field equipment, laptop and phone
• Support for industry training, professional accreditations and ALGA involvement, including specialist training in Acid Sulfate Soils
• No regular weekend work