Project Engineer – Environmental Remediation (Client-Side)

Hart Recruitment; Gosford; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Hart Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a client-side environmental remediation specialist for a long-term, major project on the NSW Central Coast.

The role focuses on overseeing and supporting remediation, water management, and civil works, with on-site responsibilities and contractor coordination. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Science and several years’ experience in remediation or related fields, plus a White Card and a driver's

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Science.
• Several years’ experience in remediation, environmental, or civil projects.
• Previous experience working for a contractor (ideally environmental/remediation).
• Experience with site-based works, investigations, and contractor coordination.
• Strong understanding of environmental compliance and reporting.
• White Card + Driver’s Licence.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and supporting environmental remediation and site management activities.
• Monitoring and maintaining containment systems and environmental controls.
• Assisting with water management systems and ash dam remediation works.
• Supervising and coordinating contractors on site.
• Conducting site inspections, compliance checks, and reporting.
• Contributing to design and implementation of remediation solutions.
• Supporting obligations under environmental, WHS, and Dams Safety legislation.

Skills

Environmental remediation

Site management

Contractor coordination

Independent on-site work

Communication

Education

Environmental Engineering

Civil Engineering

Environmental Science

Job description

Client-side role on a long-term, major remediation project.

This is a rare chance to step into a client-side role working on one of the most complex contaminated land and remediation projects in the state.

The Role

With the site based on the NSW Central Coast you’ll play a key role in overseeing and supporting environmental remediation, water management, and civil works activities across the site.

You’ll be responsible for:

Supporting delivery of environmental remediation and site management activities.

Monitoring and maintaining containment systems and environmental controls.

Assisting with water management systems and ash dam remediation works.

Supervising and coordinating contractors on site.

Conducting site inspections, compliance checks, and reporting.

Contributing to design and implementation of remediation solutions.

Supporting obligations under environmental, WHS, and Dams Safety legislation.

What we’re Looking For

Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Environmental Science.

Several years’ experience in remediation, environmental, or civil projects.

Previous experience working for a contractor (ideally environmental/remediation) is highly regarded.

Experience with site-based works, investigations, and contractor coordination.

Strong understanding of environmental compliance and reporting.

Confident communicator with the ability to work independently on site.

White Card + Driver’s Licence.

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Why This Role?

Client-side position – be involved in decision-making, not just advisory.

Work on a large-scale, complex remediation project with long-term scope.

Strong mix of technical, site-based, and project delivery experience

Exposure to dam safety, water management, and large-scale closure works.

Clear pathway into senior project and asset owner roles.

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Location: NSW Central Coast
Suit someone based in the area to minimise your commute. Applicants living in Newcastle or Hornsby-area welcome to apply.