Associate Environmental Consultant

Maynard Marks; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing programme

Diverse group of people

Job summary

Maynard Marks is seeking an Associate Environmental Consultant in Hamilton with a strong focus on asbestos consultancy and management projects. This senior, client-facing role involves independently managing medium to large projects while mentoring less experienced consultants and supporting the growth of our Environmental Services practice in the Waikato.

You will work closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams, lead asbestos surveys, prepare management plans, and contribute to

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of relevant asbestos consultancy or construction/environment experience.
• Qualified in an environmental-related field with Licenced Asbestos Assessor qualification.
• Strong knowledge of asbestos-related legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage medium to large projects and client delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead asbestos management surveys and related surveys (refurbishment, demolition).
• Prepare asbestos management plans for medium to large projects.
• Develop scopes of work for asbestos removal projects.
• Undertake asbestos air monitoring and issue clearance certificates for Class A and B works.
• Act as primary client contact and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Prepare and review high-quality technical reports.
• Support business development through client relationships and proposals.
• Mentor and support other consultants and contribute to team culture.
• Undertake site visits and travel across the North Island as required.

Skills

Asbestos consultancy experience

Project management

Client relationship management

Excellent communication

Education

Environmental-related qualification

Licenced Asbestos Assessor qualification

Tools

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Maynard Marks has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Associate Environmental Consultant to join our Environmental Services team in Hamilton, with a strong focus on asbestos consultancy and asbestos management projects.

This is a senior technical and client-facing role, independently managing medium to large projects, leading key components of complex assignments, and supporting the ongoing growth of our Environmental Services practice in the Waikato. You will work closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams while mentoring and supporting less experienced consultants.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Leading and delivering asbestos management surveys, refurbishment surveys, and demolition surveys.
• Preparing asbestos management plans for medium to large projects in line with legislative and client requirements.
• Developing detailed scopes of work for asbestos removal projects.
• Undertaking asbestos air monitoring and issuing clearance certificates for Class A and Class B removal works.
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Preparing and reviewing high-quality technical reports.
• Supporting business development through client relationship management and proposal preparation.
• Mentoring and supporting other consultants and contributing to strong team culture.
• Undertaking site visits and travel across the North Island as required.

What you will bring to the team

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in asbestos consultancy or the construction / environmental sector.
• A relevant environmental-related qualification and a Licenced Asbestos Assessor qualification.
• Strong knowledge of asbestos-related legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience managing projects, contractors, and client delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to obtain security clearances.
• A full New Zealand Driver Licence.

About us

We are a leading property and buildings consultancy providing professional services to a wide variety of clients. Our services include building surveying, environmental services, quality surveying, project management, structural engineering, and architectural design. Our clients include government departments, insurers, industry bodies, commercial and residential property owners, property managers, infrastructure developers and contractors.

Maynard Marks’ purpose is “to create built environments where people and communities thrive”.

Benefits of working for Maynard Marks

Maynard Marks offers an excellent remuneration package with the opportunity for professional development aligned with your career aspirations along with a great work culture. We also offer free medical insurance, flexible working arrangements, an award-winning wellbeing programme, and the opportunity to work with a diverse group of people.