Senior Consultant, Occupational Hygiene and HazMat

WSP USA; Perth; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Perth is seeking a Senior Occupational Hygiene and HazMat Consultant to lead hazardous materials assessments and provide expert occupational hygiene advice. The role supports a wide client base across Western Australia with a hybrid working arrangement, based in the Perth office.

You will mentor junior staff, develop management plans, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to client communications and reports.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in hazardous materials management and occupational hygiene consulting.
• Experience in surveys, risk assessments, and remediation projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Australian/state regulations and standards.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, deliver high-quality reports and meet client expectations.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead hazardous materials assessments (asbestos, lead, PCBs, other substances) from survey to remediation/clearance.
• Provide occupational hygiene advice: exposure assessment, risk management, control strategies.
• Oversee development/implementation of hazardous materials management plans and monitoring programs.
• Ensure compliance with Australian legislation, codes of practice and standards.
• Prepare technical reports, risk assessments and client communications promptly.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior staff and consultants.
• Build and maintain client relationships and contribute to tenders/submissions.
• Stay current with industry developments and new technologies.

Skills

Hazardous materials management

Occupational hygiene consulting

Project leadership

Education

Tertiary qualification in scientific field

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

WSP’s Earth and Environment team support some of Australia’s most innovative projects with bespoke industry leading technical solutions. Due to consistent growth, we are looking for a Senior Occupational Hygiene and HazMat consultant to join our high performing OHH team supporting our well established and varied client base throughout the state.

The opportunity

Our national Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene team comprises licensed asbestos assessors, certified occupational hygienists, senior toxicologists, and laboratory professionals. We have in-house NATA accredited asbestos laboratories in all major offices.

We’re expanding our VIC Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene team and looking for experienced consultants to take the lead on major client accounts. Our recent projects span industrial sites, research facilities, and public infrastructure.

The roles will be based in our Perth office. We work hybrid , so you’ll enjoy the flexibility of working from home when not required on client sites, great for maintaining work-life balance.

In this role, you’ll help elevate EHS standards, protect worker wellbeing, and strengthen client reputations by delivering expert advice that meets both regulatory and best practice benchmarks.

Expect a dynamic role with overtime opportunities, excellent working conditions, and a diverse team of experts ready to support your growth through hands‑on mentoring and tailored training.

As a Senior Occupational Hygiene and HazMat Consultant you’ll:

• Lead and manage hazardous materials assessments, including asbestos, lead, PCBs, and other regulated substances, from initial survey through to remediation and clearance

• Provide occupational hygiene advice, including exposure assessment, risk management, and the development of control strategies for chemical, biological, and physical hazards in workplaces

• Oversee the development and implementation of hazardous materials management plans and occupational hygiene monitoring programs

• Ensure all work complies with relevant Australian legislation, codes of practice, and industry standards

• Prepare high-quality technical reports, risk assessments, and client communications in a timely manner

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to consultants and junior staff, supporting their professional development and knowledge sharing

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying new business opportunities and contributing to tender submissions

• Stay current with industry developments, emerging hazards, and technology trends relevant to hazardous materials and occupational hygiene

What you’ll bring:

You are likely to have tertiary qualifications in a scientific field, environmental management/science, health and safety, or occupational hygiene.

• Typically 5+ years in hazardous materials management and occupational hygiene consulting

• Demonstrated expertise in conducting hazardous materials surveys, risk assessments, and remediation projects

• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant Australian and state regulations, codes of practice, and standards

• Proven ability to manage complex projects, deliver high-quality reports, and meet client expectations

• Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills

• Professional membership or certification, e.g. full membership of the Australian Institute of AIOH, COH, and/or Licensed Asbestos Assessor is highly regarded

• Valid Australian driver’s licence and willingness to travel to client sites

Why WSP?

Imagine a better future for you, and for us all.

Joining WSP means becoming part of a global team of over 85,000, united by a shared passion for making a positive impact.

• Join WSP’s Earth & Environment business, a nationally renowned business unit with a proven history of delivery high quality innovative work across sectors and an exceptional level of technical expertise.

• Deliver work that genuinely shapes communities, grounded in WSP’s mission to provide sustainable solutions with deep environmental and social responsibility.

• Grow in a culture built on collaboration, inclusion, and belonging, where diverse perspectives power innovation and employees feel valued and supported.

• Enjoy work/life flexibility and strong career pathways, plus global mobility, health and wellbeing programs, and social initiatives.

Discover more on our https://www.wsp.com/en-au/careers/why-join-us/employee-benefits page.

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