Environmental Scientist or Engineer – Contamination Assessment and Remediation

Environmental Scientist or Engineer – Contamination Assessment and Remediation; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

GHD is seeking an Environmental Scientist or Engineer to join our Contamination Assessment and Remediation team in Adelaide or Darwin, with some travel to Adelaide. You will apply expertise across groundwater, soil, surface water, asbestos, PFAS and hydrocarbons, supporting site assessments, monitoring and reporting.

The role offers involvement across project lifecycles, client engagement and multidisciplinary collaboration, with travel to regional locations and a focus on safe, compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science (Environmental, Geology, Hydrogeology) or Engineering (Environmental) is required.
• 4–8 years' experience in contamination assessment and remediation, ideally in consulting.
• Strong fieldwork skills including contractor engagement and leading site assessments.
• Experience managing multiple multidisciplinary projects concurrently.
• Excellent listening and communication skills; ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver field investigations for contaminated site projects, including sampling and monitoring.
• Manage environmental data and prepare technical reports with evidence-based recommendations.
• Contribute to all project lifecycle stages from client engagement to close-out.
• Coordinate activities, budgets and schedules across multiple assignments of varying size.
• Collaborate with clients, regulators and teams to deliver safe, compliant outcomes.

Skills

Fieldwork

Project management

Client liaison

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

Description

There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive for a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

With a strong pipeline of upcoming work, our Contamination Assessment and Remediation (CAR) team for SA & NT is seeking an experienced Environmental Scientist or Engineer to join us in Adelaide or Darwin (with some travel to Adelaide).

You'll apply your experience and expertise across diverse projects involving groundwater, waste, soil, surface water, asbestos, PFAS and hydrocarbon contamination, along with site assessments, monitoring and reporting.

You'll have access to a global network of industry specialists, exposure to diverse multidisciplinary projects and clients, support from passionate leaders, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the resources you need to succeed.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Plan and deliver field investigations for contaminated site projects, including site assessments, sampling and monitoring programs across metropolitan and regional locations.
• Manage environmental data and prepare clear, accurate technical reports that support practical, evidence-based recommendations for clients.
• Contribute to all stages of the project lifecycle, from client engagement and tender preparation through to project delivery, remediation and close-out.
• Coordinate project activities, contractors, budgets and schedules across multiple contaminated land assignments of varying size and complexity.
• Build trusted relationships and collaborate with clients, regulators, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, compliant and high-quality project outcomes.

What you will bring to the team.

• Bachelor's degree qualification in Science (Environmental, Geology, Hydrogeology and related) or Engineering (Environmental and related).
• Between 4 and 8 years' experience in contamination assessment and remediation projects, ideally within a consulting environment.
• Well-developed skills in fieldwork, including contractor engagement, leading site assessment and monitoring tasks.
• Experience in project managing multiple small,mid-sized or large scalemulti-disciplinaryprojects concurrently.
• Excellent listening and communication skills along with a readiness to develop relationships with your network.
• A current driver's license, and willingness to travel to regional locations on occasion.

We're open to discussing full time or part-time options.

Contact:
Paul Inglis 03 8687 8619

GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.

GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where GHD people can thrive, this supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office.