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

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Principal/Director - Geo-Environmental Consultant to join their team in Leeds. The role involves conducting detailed environmental assessments, managing remediation projects, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The company offers flexible work arrangements, competitive parental leave, and a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 22 weeks parental leave

Corporate health insurance discount

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in contaminated land.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and manage budgets.
• Expertise in environmental regulations compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed investigations of soil, surface water, vapor, and groundwater.
• Design and implement strategies for contaminated site management.
• Compile comprehensive reports for clients and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Technical writing

Project management

Advanced site assessment techniques

Job description

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

Client:

AECOM

Location:

Leeds, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

4669c9e5e1f1

Job Views:

2

Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a Principal/Director - Geo-Environmental Consultant to join our team. 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. 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. We are a Fortune 500 firm with a revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. Learn more at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility to work from an office, remotely, or at a client site, in a dynamic environment that values integrity, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

We foster a safe and respectful workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, leveraging their unique talents and backgrounds to create impactful outcomes.

AECOM offers a wide range of compensation, benefits, and well-being programs to support our employees and their families. Join us and enjoy industry-leading technology, impactful projects, and flexible work arrangements. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we welcome applicants of all backgrounds. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need adjustments, please contact us using the provided email. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.