Principal Contaminated Land Specialist

Onterris, Inc.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking a Project Director to lead highly complex environmental projects, including contamination land and water, across our global consultancy network. You will provide strategic direction, ensure rigorous quality management, and sign off on complex deliverables for clients and stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have 15+ years in contaminated land and water within an environmental consultancy, with a strong grasp of Queensland and national environmental frameworks and relevant

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification from a recognised institute in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management or a related field
• Solid understanding of QLD and national environmental frameworks
• Industry certification (CEnvP or CPSS) or keen interest to pursue this

Responsibilities

• Act as Project Director across highly complex projects
• Attend and provide technical support for associates and seniors at client meetings
• Develop and review new quality management systems
• Sign off on complex reports and deliverables
• Train junior staff in business development and client management processes

Education

Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science/Engineering/Management

Job description

About Us

At Onterris, we build careers grounded in purpose, responsibility and real‑world impact. “For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive. When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement.

Day in the Life

We are a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities.

Responsibilities

• Act as Project Director across highly complex projects
• Attend and provide technical support for associates and seniors at client meetings
• Develop and review new quality management systems
• Sign off on complex reports and deliverables
• Train junior staff in business development and client management processes

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification from a recognised institute in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management or a related field
• 15+ years’ experience within contaminated land and water in an environmental consultancy
• Solid understanding of QLD and national environmental frameworks
• Industry certification (CEnvP or CPSS) or keen interest to pursue this

For more information, visit www.onterris.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We acknowledge that these experiences and perspectives help to enrich our teams and contribute to our ongoing success. We are committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in our employment for all applicants.