Lead Contaminated Land Scientist

Aurecon; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurecon is seeking a Lead Contaminated Land Scientist/Engineer in Queensland to manage a broad range of contaminated land projects—from desktop investigations to remediation—across markets. You will lead field campaigns, model data, and deliver robust assessments aligned with ASC NEPM standards, while guiding project strategy for clients and communities.

Join our Water, Environment & Land Team in a role that combines technical leadership with collaboration across disciplines to shape

Qualifications

• Qualifications in environmental engineering or science with contaminated land experience.
• Experience delivering contaminated land and/or groundwater investigations, management and/or remediation projects and achieving impactful outcomes.
• Understanding of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and National Environment Protection Measures; knowledge of current Queensland/National legislation, standards and guidelines for contaminated land.
• Australian citizenship, or the ability to obtain citizenship in the future is highly desired.
• Current open driver’s license.
• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to see the big picture, challenge assumptions and bring diverse thinking.

Responsibilities

• 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 high editorial standards, while working with the 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.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Critical thinking

Education

Environmental engineering or environmental science degree

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.

Ready to explore what’s possible?

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your thinking and experience, so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.