Environmental Scientist - Contaminated Land

Stantec; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking an Environmental Scientist in Auckland, Christchurch, or Wellington. The role involves scientific research, field surveys, and technical reporting related to contaminated land. Applicants should have at least 2 years of experience and relevant qualifications in Environmental Science. The position offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Option to purchase additional leave

Learning and Talent Development Programs

Professional Memberships

Income Protection and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years professional experience, preferably in environmental consulting.
• Familiarity with the RMA and NES-CS will be highly regarded.
• Water Quality/Chemistry and/or consenting experience would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scientific research and investigations related to contaminated land and/or water quality.
• Assist with field surveys, sample collection and analysis of data.
• Produce timely accurate technical memos and reports on environmental data.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment

Understanding of industry / environmental interactions

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Environmental Scientist - Contaminated Land - ( 250002J7 )

Auckland, Christchurch, or Wellington (other locations considered)

Are you genuinely passionate about making a difference within the community? Do you pride yourself on bringing your professional expertise to deliver sustainable projects that leave a lasting impression? At Stantec we do just that, we design with community in mind.

Due to exciting growth in the environmental sector, we are looking for an intermediate level Environmental Scientists specialising in Contaminated Land to join our Community Development team.

About Our Team

Our Community Development | Whakamana i te taiao team enables sustainable infrastructure that works for our communities. Our team of planners, landscape architects, environmental scientists, stakeholder engagement consultants and engineers plan, design and deliver the infrastructure and places that make our communities great. From ecological investigations and remediation to wastewater treatment and discharge consents to environmental monitoring and wetland assessments, our environmental science work touches on all aspects of people’s lives.

About The Role

The Environmental Scientist / Contaminated Land role complements the skills and experience within the Wainuku / Geosciences team which comprises contaminated land practitioners, hydrogeologists, and solid waste experts.

Our environmental teams provide scientifically robust advice to their clients, based on industry leading knowledge and experience. This role will offer the opportunity to work across disciplines and to build your skill set both locally and internationally.

Your Day-to-day Responsibilities Will Include

• Carry out scientific research and investigations as required in specialist technical areas of environmental science, with a particular emphasis on contaminated land and/or water quality.
• Assist with field surveys, sample collection and analysis of data as appropriate.
• Produce timely accurate technical memos and reports, including assessments and summaries of environmental data, which presents information appropriately.
• Contribute to projects, including regular liaison with government and private industry clients.
• Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal material as required
• Provide technical support to the broader environment team, diversifying your skill set, across the Community Development teams.
• Potential to expand your knowledge by working across Stantec’s other environmental disciplines and undertake training and development to drive your career progression.

Stantec offerings

Along with a competitive salary and vibrant culture, we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

• Flexible Working Arrangements – Including changes to patterns of hours worked, work from home opportunities, and provision for school term contracts and part time employment.
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
• Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning.
• A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables.
• Career development, with opportunities to expand your knowledge across various ecological disciplines, attend conferences and undertake training.
• Professional Memberships.
• Income Protection and Life Insurance.
• Service Recognition Awards.
• Employee Assistance Program.

About Us

We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work as architects, engineers, and consultants from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.

How To Apply

For more information, please contact Margaret McMeel on 09 580 4502 or 027 544 2930 or to apply, click the ‘apply’ button and submit your most recent CV outlining your skills meeting the criteria.

Applications close on Sunday 5 October 2025

Qualifications

About you

To be successful in this role you’ll need

• Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• A minimum of 2 years professional experience, preferably in environmental consulting.
• An understanding of industry / environmental interactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including highly developed technical reporting skills.
• Familiarity with the RMA and NES-CS will be highly regarded.
• Water Quality/Chemistry and/or consenting experience would be an advantage.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• An interest in embracing innovation to continually improve the work we do.

Primary Location: New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch

Other Locations: New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland, New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington

Organization: BC-3100 CommDev-NZ New Zealand

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Travel: No

Schedule: Full-time

Job Posting: Sep 18, 2025, 7:45:20 PM

Req ID: 250002J7

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