Contaminated Land Consultant

Aurecon; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon in Perth is seeking a Contaminated Land Consultant to join our Environment and Planning team. You will contribute to projects across WA, leading field programs and delivering high-quality investigations for contaminated sites.

The role requires a degree in environmental engineering or science and 4–8 years' experience, with strong data interpretation, reporting, and client collaboration. You will mentor peers, manage fieldwork, and ensure compliance with ASC NEPM and relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental engineering or science.
• 4–8 years of experience in contaminated land and/or groundwater investigations.
• Demonstrated track record on contaminated sites and field investigation programs.
• Understanding of the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 and NEPM, and current WA/National guidelines.
• Desire to deliver exceptional client experiences and provide field leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan sampling design and coordinate field programs.
• Lead field programs including soil, groundwater, and surface water sampling and drilling supervision.
• Coach and mentor peers and field staff.
• Provide high quality data gap assessments and contaminated land investigations per ASC NEPM.
• Develop reports to exceptional technical and editorial standards and collaborate with the team to meet client expectations.
• Proposal and project management support to the contaminated land team.

Skills

Field leadership

Communication

Team mentoring

Safety focus

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Environmental engineering or science degree

Job description

ContaminatedLandConsultant

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

Whatyou’lldo

Aurecon’s Environment and Planning team have a strong capability from project planning and feasibility to construction on a wide range of projects across both Western Australia and Australia.As aContaminated LandConsultant inour Environment and Planning team, basedin Perth,you’llcontributetoprojects and programs thatmake a real difference and be part ofateamthat embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, andcreatessolutions with people and outcomes in mind.You will:

• Plan sampling design and coordinate field programs

• Lead field programs implementing soil,groundwaterand surface water sampling, including drilling supervision, testpittingand groundwater well installation

• Coach and mentorpeers andfield staff

• Providehigh qualitydata gap assessments, and contaminated landinvestigations,inaccordance withASC NEPM requirements

• Develop reports to exceptional technical and editorial standard and the work collaboratively with the team to meet client expectations

• Proposal and project management support to the contaminated land team

Whatyou’llbring

• Degree in environmental engineering or science disciplines.

• Relevant experience (4to8years) in undertaking contaminated land and/or groundwater investigations.

• Demonstratedtrack recordworkingon contaminatedsitesandfield investigation programs, withpreviousexperience in the Resource Sector and Defence considered highly desirable

• A strong professional work ethic and commitment to health and safety for yourself, your team,subcontractorsand clients

• Detailed understanding of the Contaminated Sites Act 2003and National Environment Protection Measure and other current and emerging Nationaland WesternAustralian legislation,standardsand guidelines for contaminated land.

• A desire to deliver exceptional client experiences and provide field leadership.

• Strong communicationand collaboration skills.

• Australian Defence Force baseline securityclearance eligibilityis desirable but not essential.

• Currentdriver’slicense.

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia,New Zealandand Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life,the Aurecon way.