Principal Environmental Scientist - Contaminated Sites

ALRA Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Environmental Scientist, focusing on contaminated sites in Sydney. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead major projects in road and rail infrastructure, property, and water assets while working alongside a dynamic team. As a key strategic member, you will own your projects and ensure that all deliverables and standards are met. The company is on an exciting journey to elevate its consultancy status, attracting top-tier talent with its vibrant culture and vision. If you're passionate about environmental science and looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing contaminated site projects and assessments.
• Strong background in environmental science and hydrogeology.

Responsibilities

• Lead contaminated site investigations and remediation projects.
• Ensure project deliverables and standards are met.

Skills

Environmental Science

Contaminated Site Assessment

Hydrogeology

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science

Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering

Job description

Principal Environmental Scientist - Contaminated Sites

Principal Environmental Scientist in Contaminated sites to join the thriving Sydney team supporting the NSW Manager as a key strategic senior team member.

The Sydney team currently sits at 30 within a wider national group of around 250. Principals sit just below the head honcho, owning their projects, ensuring deliverables & standards are met. Aside from offering guidance, you do not need to run juniors.

Projects:

• Major projects in Road and Rail infrastructure, property and water assets.
• Delivering all matters of contaminated sites across phase 1 and 2 investigations and assessments, remediation and validations.
• Because of their large geotechnical presence, groundwater issues are common so any hydrogeology or groundwater experience welcomed.

The Company:

This is a company on a journey from a mid-tier to the top end of consultancies. Recent hires have all been from top-tier environments looking for an exciting place to work whilst still working on projects with similar clients.

They have a great culture & vision – a big part of what is attracting ex-top-tiers to join the team.

If you're interested, please don't hesitate to get in touch to discuss in further detail. We understand that the market is quite tight-knit, so your approach will be held confidentially.

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Science and Consulting

Industries: Environmental Services and Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing