Contaminated Land Specialist: Field Leadership & Solutions

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

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.