Lead Contaminated Land Scientist

Aurecon Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon Group is seeking a Lead Contaminated Land Scientist/Engineer in Queensland. You will lead contaminated land projects, coordinate fieldwork, and deliver assessments to ASC NEPM standards while collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

You will shape client solutions and drive practical outcomes, fostering sustainable and innovative approaches in audit-ready reports and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Qualified in environmental engineering or science with contaminated land experience.
• Experience delivering contaminated land and/or groundwater investigations, management and remediation.
• Commitment to health and safety for self and team.

Responsibilities

• Design, manage and deliver large contaminated land projects.
• Coordinate fieldwork campaigns including sampling and drilling oversight.
• Prepare high-quality assessments to ASC NEPM requirements and editorial standards.
• Proposal and project management of contaminated land projects.
• Advise clients on complex challenges and strategy.

Skills

Contaminated land experience

Groundwater investigations

Communication skills

Health and safety awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelors degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science

Job description

Lead Contaminated Land Scientist/Engineer

At Aurecon, we are engineering optimists who see the world differently. We ask what's possible and turn ideas into impact. Here, you'll bring your expertise to challenges that matter, alongside people who think boldly and are determined to make a difference.

What you’ll do

As a Lead Contaminated Land Scientist/Engineer in our Water, Environment & Land Team based in Queensland, you'll take on a broad range of contaminated land projects, including desktop investigation, detailed site investigation and management/remediation across a wide range of markets, helping shape solutions for our clients and communities. You'll work with people across disciplines, test ideas and find better ways to solve complex problems.

• Design, manage and deliver large contaminated land projects


• Coordinate and lead fieldwork campaigns including premobilisation and safety planning, soil, groundwater and surface water sampling, supervision of drilling, test pitting and groundwater well installation


• Prepare high quality assessments and technical reports to ASC NEPM requirements and exceptional technical and editorial standard, while working collaboratively with our team to meet client expectations


• Proposal and project management of contaminated land projects


• Advise clients on complex challenges, shaping strategy and guiding decision-making


• Work with multidisciplinary teams to solve problems and deliver integrated outcomes


• Deliver clear, practical advice that enables confident decision-making


• Contribute to sustainable, resilient and innovative solutions


• Apply data, analysis and critical thinking to improve outcomes

Your experience and expertise

• Relevant qualifications in environmental engineering or science and experience in contaminated land


• Experience delivering contaminated land and/or groundwater investigations, management and/or remediation projects and achieving impactful outcomes


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


• Understanding of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and National Environment Protection Measures and other current and emerging Queensland/National legislation, standards and guidelines for contaminated land


• Australian citizenship, or ability to obtain citizenship in future is highly desired


• Current open driver’s license


• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills The ability to see the big picture, challenge assumptions and bring diverse thinking

How we support your growth

Engineering possibilities for your career means having room to shape what comes next. You bring your ambition and commitment to lifelong learning, and we provide the foundation and development to help you turn your aspirations into achievement. The Aurecon Way guides how we think, act and work together, what we value and how we invest in our people. You'll be part of a culture built on clear expectations, optimism and determination, where you can feel safe, included and empowered to speak openly, think boldly and deliver brilliantly.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and 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.

We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements. For recruitment adjustments, contact [e-mail]. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. Our purpose is bringing ideas to life. Learn more about us on our website.