Senior Environmental Scientist - Contaminated Land

Livestock Improvement Corporation (Lic); New Zealand; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Hamilton, New Zealand, seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist to lead contaminated land investigations (PSI/DSI), manage sampling programmes, and deliver high-quality technical work. You’ll work within a collaborative team, interfacing with clients and graduates while expanding your project management capabilities.

You’ll contribute to soil, groundwater and vapour/gas investigations, interpret data, and support business development across diverse projects in New Zealand and beyond.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Environmental Science, Geology or related Earth Science.
• 5+ years' experience in contaminated land or environmental site assessment.
• Strong field sampling and monitoring skills for soil, groundwater, surface water and vapour/gas.
• Ability to plan and deliver high-quality technical work with minimal supervision.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary projects and guiding graduates.
• Proactive, solution-focused attitude with curiosity to learn.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with clients and colleagues.
• Willingness to travel across New Zealand; full NZ driver licence essential.
• Experience with Excel; familiarity with ArcGIS and ProUCL advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver contaminated land investigations including PSI/DSI and sampling programmes.
• Oversee soil, groundwater, surface water and vapour/gas sampling and monitoring.
• Interpret field and laboratory data; prepare technical assessments and reports.
• Manage field teams, subcontractors and laboratories to meet deadlines and safety standards.
• Contribute to project scopes, methodologies, and tenders; support client relationships.
• Provide guidance to graduates and early-career staff; support project management growth.

Skills

Contaminated land

PSI/DSI

Soil sampling

Groundwater sampling

Data interpretation

Client interaction

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Environmental Science / Geology

Tools

Excel

ArcGIS

ProUCL

Job description

AECOM in Hamilton, New Zealand, seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist to lead contaminated land investigations (PSI/DSI), manage sampling programmes, and deliver high-quality technical work. You’ll work within a collaborative team, interfacing with clients and graduates while expanding your project management capabilities.

You’ll contribute to soil, groundwater and vapour/gas investigations, interpret data, and support business development across diverse projects in New Zealand and beyond.