Land Quality & Remediation- Associate Consultant

Slr Consulting; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global environmental consulting firm is seeking an Associate Consultant to support land quality and remediation projects, primarily servicing the Oil & Gas sector. You will lead project management, engage closely with clients, and mentor junior staff. The role requires over 12 years of experience, a strong background in geology or earth sciences, and professional certification. This is a full-time position based in Johannesburg, offering a chance to be at the forefront of environmental solutions.

Qualifications

• Over 12 years’ relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in managing land quality and remediation projects.
• Relevant professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage programme and business development for key clients.
• Engage closely with clients to drive project completion.
• Mentor staff and enhance technical expertise.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Technical report writing

Business development strategies

Time management

Education

BSc (Hons) or Masters in Geology / Earth Science

Postgraduate degree in a related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Job Title

Land Quality & Remediation – Associate Consultant

Company Overview

SLR is a global leader in environmental, engineering and advisory solutions, helping clients to achieve their sustainability goals. With offices in 13 countries, SLR encourages collaboration and learning across disciplines and offers a flexible, supportive "One Team" culture that ensures a rewarding place to work.

Job Purpose

The Associate Consultant will be part of the Land team’s senior management, supporting a rapidly growing portfolio of environmental projects for downstream Oil & Gas sector clients. Responsibilities include contaminated land assessment, environmental liability management and remediation projects, with a focus on programme management and business development for at least two key clients.

Minimum Requirements

• Over 12 years’ relevant work experience.
• BSc (Hons) or Masters in Geology / Earth Science and a postgraduate degree in a related field.
• Proactively manage land quality and remediation projects, leading resource allocation, liaising with clients, specialists and authorities, and ensuring quality assurance, client feedback, and adherence to budgetary, quality, safety and timetable goals.
• Track record of understanding client needs in the land quality and remediation sector and translating this into actions that comply with national regulations and international finance requirements.
• Ability to develop and sustain client relationships that lead to repeat business.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word; strong business acumen, planning and account management experience.
• Experience in staff, time and project management; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Relevant professional certification.
• Willingness and ability to travel; valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Programme management and business development associated with key clients.
• Close engagement with client contacts, driving completion of work by SLR team members.
• Provide strategic and technical consulting advice to clients and SLR staff on contaminated site/remediation projects and proposals.
• Act as regional team lead (KZN) for the land, quality & remediation team based in Durban and other African locations.
• Mentor and train staff; identify and implement strategies to enhance technical expertise and innovation.
• Support and supervise the team to align with client technical and administrative approaches, Health & Safety expectations and improve efficiency.
• Serve as technical focal point to ensure high-quality deliverables (proposals, site work, reports, presentations).
• Manage complex projects and proposals, budgets and schedules, and perform detailed QA/QC reviews of technical work.
• Drive staff compliance with SLR administrative procedures, processes and KPIs.
• Coordinate delivery of projects at a regional level, maintaining effective day‑to‑day communication with other Regional leads and Client Portfolio Managers.
• Track and report KPIs (project schedules, budgets, Health & Safety performance) specific to each client’s requirements.
• Steward SLR’s "One Team, All Safe" Health & Safety culture and impart knowledge/application of Health & Safety requirements unique to contaminated land investigations.
• Proactively pursue, develop and enact business development strategies to expand the LQR client base within the region and across Southern Africa, enhancing SLR’s marketplace reputation.
• Undertake business development activities, including presenting to existing and potential clients, professional and industry associations, regulators and internal stakeholders.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability in technical report writing and client communication.
• Strong time‑management skills and ability to multi‑task and prioritise.
• High level of technical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Capability to lead a team and communicate clearly and confidently with others.
• Ability to manage others to meet deadlines and set budgets.
• Strong commitment to safety, following established Health & Safety protocols.

Diversity & Inclusion

We actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. SLR's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Quality Assurance