About this role
Aurecon seeks a capable and motivated Senior Contaminated Land Consultant for its Queensland Environment and Planning team. The role offers diverse, interesting and challenging work across built environment, transport, land and water, energy and government sectors. Join a team with strong capability from project planning and feasibility to design and construction on projects across Queensland and Australia.
You will design, manage and deliver large contaminated land projects while developing and implementing Sampling Analysis and Quality Plans. Coordinate and lead fieldwork campaigns including soil, groundwater and surface water sampling, supervision of drilling, test pitting and groundwater well installation. Manage field programs with premobilisation and safety planning.
Work in a committed team in the Brisbane or Mackay office with a unique opportunity amid current and projected workload. Collaborate with inter-disciplinary teams, liaise with clients and regulators, and provide coaching and mentoring to graduate team members. Prepare high quality analysis and technical reports to ASC NEPM requirements.
Joining Aurecon places you at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability, with AFR ranking Top 5 sustainability leaders and Top 3 innovative companies. Enjoy flexible work hours, remote work, part-time and job share options. Access learning and development for eminence, leadership, professional accreditations, plus paid parental leave and wellbeing support.
Requirements
- Capable and motivated with keen interest to advance career
- Background as Contaminated Land Consultant, Scientist or Engineer
- Confident with data management and software
- Solid technical writing capability
- Ability to develop reports to exceptional technical and editorial standard
- Genuine passion for re-imagining problems
- Commitment to continuous learning
Responsibilities
- Design, manage and deliver large contaminated land projects
- Develop and implement Sampling Analysis and Quality Plans
- Manage field programs including premobilisation and safety planning
- Coordinate and lead fieldwork campaigns including soil, groundwater and surface water sampling, supervision of drilling, test pitting and groundwater well installation
- Provide coaching and mentoring to graduate team members
- Prepare high quality analysis and technical reports to ASC NEPM requirements
- Manage data with software and demonstrate solid technical writing capability
- Collaborate with inter-disciplinary teams, liaise with clients and regulators
- Handle proposal and project management of contaminated land projects
Benefits
- Flexible work hours, remote work, part-time and job share options
- Learning and development opportunities for eminence, leadership, and professional accreditations
- Competitive paid parental leave
- Cultural public holiday swaps
- Wellbeing support programmes
- Robust Reconciliation Action Plan
- Recognised for innovation culture, gender equality and LGBTI+ inclusion
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