Contaminated Land Scientist – Various Senior Levels - Relocate to Perth, Australia

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Contaminated Land Scientist in Birmingham, managing contaminated sites projects and delivering expert advice to Tier 1 clients. You will have the opportunity to lead projects, mentor junior staff, and enjoy flexible work arrangements, contributing to meaningful environmental outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Volunteer and representation leave

5 days paid study leave

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in contaminated land assessment and remediation is required.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients.
• Confident in explaining technical concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of project management including planning and budgeting.
• Prepare and review technical reports and project documentation.
• Lead and manage contaminated site projects for Tier 1 clients.

Skills

Project Management

Client Communication

Technical Report Writing

Contaminated Land Assessment

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, Chemistry or Environmental Engineering

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Contaminated Land Scientist – Various Senior Levels - Relocate to Perth, Australia, Birmingham

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Client:

AECOM

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

27.05.2025

Expiry Date:

11.07.2025

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Job Description

What will a day in this role look like:

• Oversee all aspects of project management, including planning, budgeting, financial management, scheduling, quality reviews, and communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare and review technical reports, and other project documentation, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Lead and manage contaminated sites projects for Tier 1 clients, building and maintaining strong relationships by understanding their needs and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and contributing to marketing initiatives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

The qualities that help you thrive

• A degree in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, chemistry or environmental engineering, along with a current driver’s licence.
• Extensive experience in contaminated land assessment and remediation, with a strong track record in managing projects from start to finish.
• Confident working directly with clients, with the ability to build relationships and provide clear, expert advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for explaining technical concepts in a straightforward way.
• Willing to travel for fieldwork across WA and beyond; familiarity with WA regulations and experience on mining or oil and gas sites will be highly regarded.

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us
• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options
• Long service, volunteer and representation leave
• Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.