Principal/Director - Geo-Environmental Consultant - Relocate to Perth, Australia

AECOM-1; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead investigations and remediation projects. The role requires extensive experience in contaminated land, strong project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders. Join a company committed to environmental responsibility and diversity.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 22 weeks parental leave

Corporate health insurance discount

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in contaminated land.
• Excellent technical writing skills for reports.
• Strong project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed investigations of soil and groundwater.
• Design and implement cleanup strategies for contaminated sites.
• Compile findings into comprehensive reports for clients.

Skills

Technical writing

Project management

Site assessment techniques

Contamination remediation

Job description

Company Description

"Being trusted and inspired, being given opportunities to grow, open communication and inclusiveness. All of these make company culture unique and are why I enjoy working at AECOM!" - Lee Taylor, Workgroup Lead - Geosciences and Remediation Services, Brisbane, QLD

Come grow with us.

AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage.

Everyone belongs at AECOM.

We're committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer .

Job Description

How you'll make a difference:

• Perform detailed investigations of soil, surface water, vapor, and groundwater.
  
• Design and implement strategies to clean up and manage contaminated sites.
  
• Compile findings from site assessments and remediation activities into comprehensive reports for clients, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders.
  
• Communicate effectively with clients, contractors, laboratories, and regulatory agencies.
  

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive:

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.

• Advanced Site Assessment Techniques with 15+ years experience in contaminated land.
  
• Excellent technical writing skills to prepare comprehensive reports, including risk assessments, remediation plans, and regulatory submissions.
  
• Expertise in designing and implementing effective remediation plans to address various types of contamination, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
  
• Proven ability to develop an in-depth understanding of local, state, and federal environmental laws and regulations.
  
• Strong project management skills, including the ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, manage budgets, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams.
  

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.
  
• Up to 22 weeks parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave.
  
• Annual professional membership cover.
  
• Corporate health insurance discount, free annual flu vaccinations and skin checks.
  

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 $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at

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 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, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. 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.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J

Business Line: Environment

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: ANZ

Career Area: Science

Work Location Model: On-Site

Legal Entity: AECOM Australia Pty Ltd