Contaminated Land Lead | Environmental Scientist

WSP USA; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Associate Environmental Scientist to join our Contaminated Land Management (CLM) team in Sydney. You will lead contaminated land projects from investigation through remediation, providing trusted technical guidance while growing our CLM business across New South Wales and nationally.

You will mentor professionals, drive project success, build client relationships, and help shape technically excellent solutions across mining, petroleum-contaminated land and government assets.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in contaminated land assessment, remediation and environmental consulting.
• Strong understanding of NSW contaminated land legislation, frameworks and regulatory processes.
• Experience managing project risk, budgets, schedules and delivery on substantial projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead contaminated land investigations (soil, groundwater, vapour).
• Provide technical leadership across complex remediation projects.
• Manage project performance: budget, schedule, resources, risk.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships; act as trusted advisor.
• Prepare and review technical reports and recommendations per legislation.
• Lead remediation planning and implementation activities.
• Mentor and develop junior team members while promoting safety quality.
• Support business development: proposals and client opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Technical reporting

Regulatory knowledge

Education

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

Job description

WSP is seeking an Associate Environmental Scientist to join our Contaminated Land Management (CLM) team in Sydney. You will lead contaminated land projects from investigation through remediation, providing trusted technical guidance while growing our CLM business across New South Wales and nationally.

You will mentor professionals, drive project success, build client relationships, and help shape technically excellent solutions across mining, petroleum-contaminated land and government assets.