Principal, Contaminated Lands – Lead Remediation

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

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.