Associate Environmental Scientist - Contaminated Land Lead

WSP Global Inc.; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Sydney seeks an Associate Environmental Scientist to lead contaminated land projects from investigation through remediation, delivering trusted technical advice while supporting the continued growth of our CLM team across New South Wales and nationally.

You'll mentor junior staff, manage budgets and schedules, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on site investigations, remediation planning and due diligence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 7 years' experience in contaminated land assessment, remediation and environmental consulting.
• Strong understanding of NSW contaminated land legislation, frameworks and regulatory processes.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules and delivery on substantial projects.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare and review high-quality technical reports and provide practical client-focused advice.
• Experience developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Proven capability supervising, mentoring and developing environmental professionals and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading contaminated land investigations, including soil, groundwater and vapour assessments.
• Providing technical leadership, review and advice across complex contaminated land and remediation projects.
• Managing project performance, including budgets, schedules, resources and risk.
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships while acting as a trusted advisor.
• Preparing and reviewing technical reports and recommendations in accordance with relevant legislation, standards and guidelines.
• Leading and supporting remediation planning and implementation activities.
• Mentoring and developing junior team members while promoting a strong safety and quality culture.
• Supporting business development activities, including proposals, pursuits and identifying opportunities to grow client relationships.

Skills

Project leadership

Client engagement

Environmental reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering or equivalent

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Sydney seeks an Associate Environmental Scientist to lead contaminated land projects from investigation through remediation, delivering trusted technical advice while supporting the continued growth of our CLM team across New South Wales and nationally.

You'll mentor junior staff, manage budgets and schedules, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on site investigations, remediation planning and due diligence.