Perth Contaminated Land Project Scientist | Field & Remediation

CDM Smith; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks paid parental leave

Health & wellness programs

Mentoring and career development

Job summary

CDM Smith Australia seeks a Project Environmental Scientist – Contaminated Land based in Perth. You will plan and execute site investigations, assess contamination risks, and develop practical remediation strategies across Western Australia, working with multidisciplinary teams.

You will lead field activities, supervise subcontractors, and contribute to proposals and business development while expanding your technical leadership in the contaminated land practice.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of contaminated land consulting experience (prefer WA).
• Experience in fieldwork supervision and groundwater, soil, vapour sampling.
• Willingness to travel across WA for field programs.
• Strong report writing and proposal writing skills.
• Knowledge of relevant WA and national contamination legislation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute site investigations across Western Australia.
• Assess contamination risks and develop practical remediation strategies.
• Lead field teams and supervise subcontractors on heavy machinery usage.
• Contribute to business development and client networking.
• Support continuous improvement in the contaminated land practice.

Skills

Contaminated land experience

Fieldwork supervision

Technical report writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Tools

ESDAT

Tablogs

gINT

GIS

Leapfrog

R

Python

Job description

CDM Smith Australia seeks a Project Environmental Scientist – Contaminated Land based in Perth. You will plan and execute site investigations, assess contamination risks, and develop practical remediation strategies across Western Australia, working with multidisciplinary teams.

You will lead field activities, supervise subcontractors, and contribute to proposals and business development while expanding your technical leadership in the contaminated land practice.