Principal Environmental Scientist (Contaminated Land)
Are you an experienced contaminated land professional looking for an opportunity to take the lead in shaping complex environmental projects? A leading environmental and risk management consultancy is expanding its Sydney team and seeking a Principal Contaminated Land Scientist to drive technical excellence, mentor a high-performing team, and support business growth.
Why Join This Firm?
This well-established consultancy is known for its strong reputation in environmental risk management, contaminated land, and remediation solutions. They have a track record of delivering high-quality, client-focused solutions across a variety of industries, including property, infrastructure, and energy. Their team consists of highly skilled professionals who thrive in a collaborative, flexible, and forward-thinking environment.
The Role
As a Principal Contaminated Land Scientist, you will:
- Lead and manage contaminated land assessments, remediation strategies, and environmental risk evaluations.
- Provide high-level technical expertise across projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and best practice methodologies.
- Develop strong relationships with clients, contributing to business development and identifying new opportunities.
- Mentor and support junior consultants, fostering a culture of growth and professional development.
- Collaborate with internal teams and industry stakeholders to deliver innovative and effective environmental solutions.
What You Bring
- 10+ years of experience in contaminated land management, site assessments, and remediation.
- Strong technical background in contaminated land assessments, hydrogeology, human health and environmental risk assessments.
- Proven ability to manage large-scale projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
- Experience in business development and proposal writing is highly regarded.
- A relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science, engineering, hydrogeology, or a related field.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven professional to take on a leadership role in a company that values expertise, innovation, and a people-first culture. If you're looking for the next step in your career, let's have a chat!
Apply now or reach out for a confidential discussion.
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