Senior / Associate Environmental Consultant

DXJ Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Career progression

Autonomy to direct projects

Influence on internal systems

Leadership backing

Bonus scheme

Wellbeing days

Paid study programs

Employee recognition program

Job summary

DXJ Recruitment is seeking an Associate Environmental Consultant (Contaminated Land) to lead a team and own end-to-end project delivery from assessment through remediation in Sydney or Newcastle. You’ll shape project strategy, mentor junior consultants, and build lasting client relationships while enjoying a flexible policy, clear career progression, and strong support from leadership.

Autonomy to influence internal systems and practice development is offered, with a bonus scheme and

Qualifications

• Senior/Associate-level experience in contaminated land consulting (waste, investigation, remediation, due diligence).
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and develop new opportunities.
• Collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of consultants, driving professional growth
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of contaminated land projects
• Shape business strategy and identify new opportunities
• Provide technical review and market insight
• Build strong, lasting client relationships

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Client management

Business development

Contaminated land

Job description

Associate Environmental Consultant – Contaminated Land (Manager Option)

$160k+ & bonus (ex super) – Sydney or Newcastle

I’m recruiting for an experienced Associate-level Environmental Consultant to join a high-performing consultancy with major growth plans across Australia. This role is perfect for someone who’s ready to manage a team, take full ownership of project delivery, and have a big say in how things are run — both in your team and across the wider business.

Why you’ll want this role:

• Flexible working policy that’s as good as any company in the market (hours + WFH)
• Clear career progression — with the option to move into management
• Autonomy to direct projects from start to finish
• Influence internal systems and strategy
• Leadership that backs your ideas and innovation
• Bonus scheme, wellbeing days, paid study programs, employee recognition program

Your impact:

• Lead and mentor a team of consultants, driving professional growth
• Oversee end-to-end delivery of contaminated land projects
• Shape business strategy and identify new opportunities
• Provide technical review and market insight
• Build strong, lasting client relationships

What you’ll bring:

• Senior/Associate-level experience in contaminated land consulting (waste, investigation, remediation, due diligence)
• Leadership skills and the ability to manage teams and projects
• Strong client management and business development capability
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach

If you’re ready to lead, influence, and grow, this role offers the scope and backing to make it happen.