Environmental Scientist or Engineer – Contamination Assessment and Remediation

GHD; Darwin; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking an Environmental Scientist or Engineer to join the Contamination Assessment and Remediation (CAR) team for SA & NT, based in Adelaide or Darwin with some travel to Adelaide. You will apply your expertise across groundwater, soil, water, asbestos, PFAS and hydrocarbon contamination through site assessments, monitoring and reporting.

You’ll work with a global network of specialists, access diverse projects, and receive ongoing professional development and strong leadership support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering relevant to environment.
• 4–8 years’ contamination assessment/remediation experience, preferably in consulting.
• Strong fieldwork and contractor engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute field investigations for contaminated site projects including sampling and monitoring.
• Manage environmental data and prepare clear technical reports with evidence-based recommendations.
• Contribute to all project lifecycle stages from client engagement to delivery and close-out.
• Coordinate activities, budgets and schedules across multiple assignments.
• Build relationships with clients, regulators, contractors and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, compliant outcomes.

Skills

Fieldwork

Project management

Contractor engagement

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Environmental/Geology/Hydrogeology or Engineering)

Job description

Job 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‑size or large scale multi‑disciplinary projects concurrently.
• Excellent listening and communication skills along with a readiness to develop relationships with your network.
• A current driver’s licence, 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

Equal Opportunity

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.

We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.

About Us

Come together and make a meaningful impact.

We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world’s most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.

Let’s drive real change.

Our Pledge to You

At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.

That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.

See where your commitment could take you.

That’s the #PowerOfCommitment

Who We Are

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee‑owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.

The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.