Senior Contaminated-Land Lead | Local NSW, Flexible Work

ADE; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work close to home

Minimal travel

Job summary

ADE Consulting Group in Newcastle is expanding its contaminated-land team and is seeking a Senior to Associate Environmental Consultant who wants real influence and a strong regional presence.

You will lead projects across the Hunter and NSW, mentor junior staff, deliver technically robust reports, and build close client relationships with a practical, multi-disciplinary approach.

The role offers a collaborative, flexible environment with minimal travel and opportunities to shape team growth.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in contaminated land or environmental consulting.
• Local presence in Newcastle, Hunter or Central Coast.
• CEnvP (or equivalent) is preferred.
• Strong field and technical capability across soil, groundwater, vapour, and air.
• Solid understanding of NSW regulatory frameworks (NEPM, CLM Act, council requirements).
• Leadership ability—mentoring, reviewing, guiding field programs.
• Established network with developers, councils, and industry (desirable).
• Multi-disciplinary capability—contaminated land, geotechnical, hazmat, hygiene, monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Leading contaminated-land investigations (PSI, DSI, groundwater, vapour, remediation, validation).
• Managing projects including budgets, scheduling, and subcontractors.
• Producing and reviewing reports that are clear, defensible, and aligned with NSW regulatory expectations.
• Mentoring junior consultants and supporting capability development.
• Engaging with clients to maintain relationships and deliver practical advice.

Skills

Fieldwork

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Regulatory knowledge

Education

CEnvP (or equivalent)

Job description

ADE Consulting Group in Newcastle is expanding its contaminated-land team and is seeking a Senior to Associate Environmental Consultant who wants real influence and a strong regional presence.

You will lead projects across the Hunter and NSW, mentor junior staff, deliver technically robust reports, and build close client relationships with a practical, multi-disciplinary approach.

The role offers a collaborative, flexible environment with minimal travel and opportunities to shape team growth.