Lead Contaminated Land Scientist / Engineer

About the role

Aurecon is looking for a Lead Contaminated Land Scientist/Engineer for its Water, Environment & Land team in Queensland. You will take on a broad range of contaminated land projects, including desktop and detailed site investigations and management and remediation, working with people across disciplines to solve complex problems.

Key responsibilities

• Design, manage and deliver large contaminated land projects
• Coordinate and lead fieldwork campaigns, including premobilisation and safety planning, soil, groundwater and surface water sampling, and supervision of drilling, test pitting and groundwater well installation
• Prepare high-quality assessments and technical reports to ASC NEPM requirements, with exceptional technical and editorial standard
• Propose and manage contaminated land projects, advising clients on complex challenges and shaping strategy and decisions
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated outcomes
• Apply data, analysis and critical thinking to improve outcomes

Required profile

• Relevant qualifications in environmental engineering or science and experience in contaminated land
• Experience delivering contaminated land and/or groundwater investigations, management and/or remediation projects
• Understanding of the Environmental Protection Act 1994, National Environment Protection Measures and other current and emerging Queensland and national legislation, standards and guidelines for contaminated land
• Australian citizenship, or ability to obtain it in the future, is highly desired
• Current open driver's licence
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills

What we offer

• Career growth opportunities and support for lifelong learning
• A workplace culture described as built on clear expectations, optimism and determination
• Openness to part-time or flexible working arrangements