Principal - Contaminated Lands

Rps Incorporated; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Professional development support

Study assistance and learning

Leave entitlements

Phone allowance

Job summary

RPS seeks a Principal – Contaminated Lands to lead complex remediation projects from Perth, with flexible hybrid working from Subiaco. You will guide a multidisciplinary team across contaminated land assessment, remediation, HazMat and risk management for clients across WA and beyond.

The role emphasizes mentoring, client engagement, and growing a high-performing team within a national network of environmental professionals.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in contaminated land assessment and remediation within Australia
• Strong knowledge of NEPM, DWER and DoH guidelines
• Experience managing complex projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent report writing, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A practical, solutions-focused and collaborative approach
• Mentoring junior consultants and building client relationships

Responsibilities

• Lead contaminated land investigation and remediation projects from proposal through to delivery
• Manage field programs, review analytical data and provide practical remediation solutions
• Prepare and review technical reports including PSI, DSI, SAQP, RAP and SRV documentation
• Deliver human health and ecological risk assessments
• Support HazMat inspections, management plans and clearance programs
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, regulators and stakeholders
• Mentor and support junior consultants across technical delivery and career development
• Contribute to business growth, project strategy and team capability

Skills

Experience in contaminated land

Regulatory knowledge NEPM/DWER/DoH

Project leadership & mentoring

Report writing & stakeholder comms

Client relationship skills

Solutions-focused & collaborative

Education

Environmental Science degree

Geology/Chemistry/Earth Science degree

Tools

ESDat experience

Alpha Tracker experience

Job description

Principal – Contaminated Lands

Shape complex remediation projects with a leading environmental team

RPS is seeking an experienced Principal to join our Contaminated Lands team in Perth. Based in our Subiaco office with flexible hybrid working arrangements, this is an opportunity to step into a senior leadership role delivering technically complex and high-impact environmental projects across Western Australia and beyond.

You will join a collaborative national network of environmental engineers, scientists, geologists, hydrologists and hydrogeologists, working across contaminated land assessment, remediation, hazardous materials and risk management projects for a diverse client base.

This role is ideal for a technically strong consultant who enjoys mentoring others, building client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of a high-performing team.

The opportunity

In this role, you will:

• Lead contaminated land investigation and remediation projects from proposal through to delivery
• Manage field programs, review analytical data and provide practical remediation solutions
• Prepare and review technical reports including PSI, DSI, SAQP, RAP and SRV documentation
• Deliver human health and ecological risk assessments
• Support HazMat inspections, management plans and clearance programs
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulators and stakeholders
• Mentor and support junior consultants across technical delivery and career development
• Contribute to business growth, project strategy and team capability

About you

You will bring:

• A degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, Earth Science or related discipline
• 8+ years’ experience in contaminated land assessment and remediation within Australia
• Strong knowledge of relevant contaminated land guidelines and regulatory frameworks including NEPM, DWER and DoH guidance
• Experience managing complex projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent report writing, communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A practical, solutions-focused and collaborative approach

Desirable experience includes:

• Acid Sulfate Soils investigations
• HazMat auditing and removals supervisionESdat and Alpha Tracker experience
• Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) status
• Asbestos-related qualifications and supervision experience

What’s on offer

At RPS, we are committed to supporting our people both professionally and personally. Along with a competitive salary package, we offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Professional membership reimbursement
• Paid parental and partner leave
• $250 Active Lifestyle Allowance
• Monthly phone allowance
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme and salary packaging options
• Ongoing technical and professional development programs
• Study assistance and online learning support
• Active social clubs, wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Program

About RPS

RPS defines, designs and manages projects that create shared value for communities and clients. We are known for being practical, approachable and solutions-focused, with a strong commitment to technical excellence and meaningful outcomes.

Our Approach

Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work. Stronger together is one of our five core behaviours and it is key to building a collaborative workplace. We encourage everyone to bring their best and to support others to do the same. By sharing knowledge, challenging each other to think differently, and fostering an environment of trust and respect, our people can learn, grow and thrive – and share in our success.