Senior Environmental Scientist / Contaminated Land - Perth, WA

Tetra Tech Coffey; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Western Australia seeks an experienced professional to lead and manage contaminated land projects. You will be responsible for providing technical leadership, mentoring junior staff, and fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in remediation projects and strong project management skills. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible work options, and development opportunities within a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Professional development opportunities

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in managing contaminated land and remediation projects.
• Strong project management and client management skills.
• Ability to navigate legislation and standards confidently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large contaminated land projects from start to finish.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior staff.
• Build lasting client relationships and identify new business growth opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Report writing

Mentoring

Hydrogeology

Job description

Join a well-established and collaborative environmental team in a top tier consultancy

Play a key role in delivering a variety of projects for our diverse client base

Work with industry leading specialists and Principals

Join a leading consultancy where innovation meets impact. Collaborate with top-tier experts to deliver projects across Defence, Infrastructure, Mining, Property, and Oil & Gas.

Why join our Contaminated Land Group?

You’ll collaborate with a specialist team of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, chemists, and remediation specialists and work on exciting projects that shape the future.

You’ll be supported by industry leaders and Principals to manage and deliver diverse site investigation and remediation projects across Defence, Infrastructure, Mining, Property, and Oil & Gas sectors.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage large, contaminated land projects from start to finish.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior staff on investigations and remediation.
• Create high-quality reports, proposals, and client communications.
• Build lasting client relationships; work with our Principals to identify new business growth opportunities.
• Work closely with government departments and regulators in Western Australia.
• Collaborate with our specialists across Australia to support the delivery of major projects.

About You

• We’re seeking an experienced professional with 5+ years’ experience in managing contaminated land and remediation projects. You’ll demonstrate strong project management, client management and report writing skills.
• You’ll mentor junior staff, drive safe and environmentally responsible project delivery, and navigate legislation and standards with confidence.
• Hydrogeology experience, a solid network of clients and regulator relationships is a highly regarded bonus!

You’ll benefit from

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Work on technically challenging and high-impact projects.
• Supportive, collaborative, and safety-driven workplace culture.

The other perks

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options, study breaks, and the ability to buy extra leave—up to 8 weeks per year!
• Diverse Projects: Work across a wide variety of projects, clients, and sectors.
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development, coaching, and mentorship from our top experts.
• Memberships: Professional memberships to help you stay ahead in your field.
• Recognition: Our reward and recognition program makes sure your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.
• Ownership: Participate in our employee stock purchase plan.
• Parental Leave: Paid leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Support: Employee assistance program for you and your immediate family.
• Salary sacrifice: Pre-tax options to top up your super.
• Travel Discounts: Great deals through our corporate traveller program.
• Car Leasing: Take advantage of novated vehicle leasing options.

About us

• Tetra Tech Coffey provides high-end environmental, engineering and project management consulting services in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.
• Every day, our people come together to solve complex challenges for our clients.
• With over 30,000 Tetra Tech colleagues across 550 offices, we deliver projects that improve lives through science, technology, and innovation.