Lead Environmental Scientist – Remote Site Remediation

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist to lead contaminated site remediation projects in the Nelspruit area. The role focuses on assessing risks, designing remediation strategies, and managing clean-up operations for land and water resources.

The ideal candidate will have an MSc or PhD in a related field, 7+ years in environmental consulting, and strong knowledge of regulations, modeling tools, and GIS. Excellent communication and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in environmental science or related field.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in environmental consulting focusing on site assessment and remediation.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and remediation technologies.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects on contaminated site remediation and risk assessment.
• Develop remediation strategies and oversee implementation.
• Manage client communications, regulatory interfaces, and project teams.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and permit applications.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance.
• Ensure compliance with timelines and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Technical reporting

Client liaison

Education

MSc/Earth/Environmental Science

PhD in related field

Tools

GIS software

Environmental modeling software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Environmental Scientist to lead contaminated site remediation projects in the Nelspruit area. The role focuses on assessing risks, designing remediation strategies, and managing clean-up operations for land and water resources.

The ideal candidate will have an MSc or PhD in a related field, 7+ years in environmental consulting, and strong knowledge of regulations, modeling tools, and GIS. Excellent communication and project management skills are essential.