Principal Environmental Scientist / Engineer (Contaminated Land)

Stantec; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Purchased leave

Relocation assistance

Bonus programs

Professional development support

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Principal Environmental Scientist / Engineer (Contaminated Land) to lead complex projects in Western Australia. You will direct site investigations, coordinate cross-disciplinary teams, and drive strategic contaminated land and groundwater initiatives while mentoring junior staff.

The role is based in Perth with flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options, and opportunities for professional development, reporting to the Environmental Science/Engineering

Qualifications

• Proven record leading complex contaminated land projects.
• Experience directing site investigations and supervising multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong technical writing and reporting to senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Comfort with regulatory navigation and NEPM guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Initiate, plan, lead and execute complex contaminated land and groundwater projects.
• Prepare and review technical reports (PSI, SAQP, DSI, RAP, SRV).
• Provide technical direction for cost-effective client solutions.
• Mentor junior team members and oversee technical quality.
• Prepare and negotiate bids and fee proposals.
• Provide commercial oversight to ensure favorable financial results.
• Engage in client liaison and business development to secure future workload.

Skills

Leadership experience

Environmental science/engineering

Hydrogeology knowledge

Technical writing

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Engineering, Hydrogeology or Geology

Job description

Principal Environmental Scientist / Engineer (Contaminated Land)

Description

About the role

Are you ready to lead and shape the future of contaminated land management? Join our growing Geosciences team as a Principal Environmental Scientist / Engineer, Contaminated Land and be a part of building and growing this critical service stream. In this senior role, you’ll deliver strategic solutions to complex environmental challenges, mentor a talented team, and actively pursue contaminated land and waste management projects to drive business success.

This position is based in our Perth office and offers flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options, staggered hours, and additional Purchased Leave to support your work-life balance. You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative environment that values your expertise and invests in your professional development, offering tailored training and long-term career growth opportunities.

As part of the Contaminated Land team, you will:

• Initiate, plan, lead and execute complex contaminated land and groundwater projects.

• Preparation and review of technical reports, including bespoke PSI, SAQP, DSI, RAP, and SRV reports.

• Provide technical direction to enable cost-effective and pragmatic solutions for our clients and other disciplinary teams.

• Contribute to the mentoring and technical oversight of junior team members.

• Preparation and negotiation of bids and fee proposals.

• Provision of commercial oversight to projects to ensure favourable financial results.

• Engage in client liaison and business development to help build and secure future workload.

To be successful for this role you’ll need:

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Engineering, Hydrogeology or Geology.

• 10 years of experience leading complex contaminated land projects, with exposure to diverse environmental and engineering challenges across multiple sectors.

• Proven capability in directing site investigations, supervising multidisciplinary teams, and applying advanced sampling methodologies for soil, groundwater, and other media.

• Comprehensive understanding of NEPM guidelines and health & safety best practices, with the ability to embed compliance into project delivery.

• Deep familiarity with WA planning frameworks and contaminated land provisions, enabling strategic advice and regulatory navigation.

• Exceptional technical writing skills, producing high-quality reports and documentation for senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

• Strong commercial acumen, with a track record of managing project financials driving profitability, and fostering long-term client partnerships.

• Technical expertise and experience in hydrogeology or acid sulfate soils would be beneficial.

• Valid/current driver’s licence and the ability to travel to sites for field work, if required.

This position is intended to be predominantly office based; however, applicants will be required to undertake site visits when necessary and therefore must be physically able to stand and work in the field.

What we offer

Along with a competitive remuneration package commensurate with skills and experience, we offer a number of benefits to ensure ongoing professional development and well-being:

• Part of a broader Environment and Geoscience Team with support across Australia, and the opportunity to diversify your skill set nationally and globally.

• Learning and talent development programs - including global programs, online learning, and on-the-job learning.

• Penalty rates and time in lieu for extended field work in remote locations.

• Career development, with opportunities to expand your knowledge across various ecological disciplines, attend conferences and undertake training.

• Flexible work arrangements, including changes to patterns of hours worked, and opportunities to work from home.

• Ability to purchase up to four weeks of additional leave and provision for school term contracts.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is accessible to employees and their immediate family.

• Social and professional clubs within Stantec to enhance connection, interactions and upskilling across Australia.

• Access to bonus programs within the business.

• Professional Registration and Memberships.

• Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI).

• Service Recognition Awards.

• Employee Referral Benefits.

• Consideration of relocation assistance for an experienced, interstate candidate.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites over 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Culture

Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.

We are committed to reconciliation and to building respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We’re better together when different perspectives are welcomed and valued, and we’re committed to a workplace where everyone can belong and thrive. If you need any adjustments to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Engineering, Hydrogeology or Geology.

Primary Location

Australia-Western Australia-Perth

Organization

BC-3045 EnvSvcs-AU Australia

Employee Status

Regular

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Travel

No

Schedule

Full-time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans