Principal Contaminated Land Scientist – Lead Projects

AECO; Darwin; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

AECOM's Darwin environment team is seeking an experienced Principal Environmental Scientist to lead contaminated land investigations, assessments and remediation projects in the Northern Territory and nationally.

This senior role combines hands-on technical work with project leadership, client engagement and contribution to growth of our contaminated land practice. Relocation to Darwin is supported and hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 or more years of experience in contaminated land consulting, environmental science, environmental engineering, hydrogeology or a related field.
• Strong technical knowledge of contaminated land investigation, assessment, remediation and environmental risk management.
• Experience planning and delivering field investigations and preparing high-quality technical reports.
• A sound understanding of relevant contaminated land legislation, regulatory requirements, industry standards and guidance.
• Experience managing projects, budgets, programs, subcontractors and technical deliverables.
• The ability to provide clear, practical advice on complex environmental issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging clients, regulators and multidisciplinary teams.
• An interest in supporting business development and building long‑term client relationships.
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental engineering, geology, hydrogeology or a related discipline.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Australian Government security clearance are required due to the Defence-related nature of some projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver contaminated land investigations, assessments and remediation projects.
• Provide senior technical advice on complex contaminated land and environmental management matters.
• Prepare and review technical reports, proposals, tender submissions and client correspondence.
• Develop investigation strategies, conceptual site models, sampling programs and remediation approaches.
• Manage projects from initial scoping through to delivery, maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety, budget and program.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators, contractors and internal project teams.
• Provide technical guidance, review and mentoring to support the development of other professionals.
• Contribute to business development and help identify new project and client opportunities.

Skills

Contaminated land

Project leadership

Client engagement

Technical reporting

Regulatory knowledge

Field investigations

Communication skills

Education

Environmental science/Engineering/Geology background

Job description

AECOM's Darwin environment team is seeking an experienced Principal Environmental Scientist to lead contaminated land investigations, assessments and remediation projects in the Northern Territory and nationally.

This senior role combines hands-on technical work with project leadership, client engagement and contribution to growth of our contaminated land practice. Relocation to Darwin is supported and hybrid work options are available.