Consultant Scientist

Built Environment Forensics; Geelong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Built Environment Forensics is seeking an experienced Environmental Consultant / Occupational Hygienist to conduct site assessments and environmental sampling for insurers and restoration projects across Victoria. You will develop remediation scopes and prepare clear reports, balancing fieldwork with precise documentation.

The role emphasizes sound technical judgement, strong communication, and the ability to manage assessments independently, with potential equity options for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in water damage assessments and asbestos assessments.
• Sound understanding of insurance restoration processes.
• Strong technical report-writing skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel across Victoria and occasional interstate work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct water damage, mould, fire and asbestos assessments.
• Undertake moisture investigations and environmental sampling.
• Develop remediation scopes of works based on site findings.
• Complete post-remediation verification assessments.
• Prepare accurate technical reports with findings and recommendations.
• Liaise professionally with clients and contractors.
• Manage site appointments and reporting deadlines.

Skills

Technical report writing

Independent work

Communication

Education

Science degree or occupational hygiene related discipline

Job description

Job title

Environmental Consultant / Occupational Hygienist

Job summary

Join Built Environment Forensics to undertake water damage, mould, fire and asbestos assessments, supporting insurance restoration projects across Victoria.

About the role

Built Environment Forensics is seeking an experienced consultant to conduct site assessments, undertake environmental sampling and prepare clear, practical reports for insurers, loss adjusters, builders and restoration contractors.

The role combines fieldwork with report preparation and requires sound technical judgement, strong communication and the ability to manage assessments independently.

An opportunity to buy equity in the business may be available to the right candidate, subject to mutual agreement.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct water damage, mould, fire and asbestos assessments.
• Undertake moisture investigations and environmental sampling.
• Develop remediation scopes of works suited to site conditions and assessment findings.
• Complete post-remediation verification assessments.
• Prepare accurate technical reports with clear findings and recommendations.
• Liaise professionally with clients, occupants, builders and restoration contractors.
• Manage site appointments and reporting deadlines.

About you

• Experience in water damage assessments, asbestos assessments and insurance restoration works.
• Sound understanding of ANSI/IICRC S500 and S520 standards and their practical application.
• Knowledge of moisture investigations, structural drying, mould remediation and post-remediation verification.
• Relevant qualifications in science, occupational hygiene or a related discipline.
• Strong technical report-writing skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound professional judgement.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel throughout Victoria, with occasional interstate work.