Contaminated Land Consultant - Environment and Planning

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Aurecon

Sydney, AU · Full-time · A$90,000 – A$120,000

About this role

Aurecon’s New South Wales Environment and Planning team has strong capability from project planning and feasibility to construction across New South Wales and Australia. You will play an integral part in a team that brings ideas to life for clients in built environment, Defence, transport, energy and government sectors. The role offers diverse, interesting and challenging work in a consulting environment.

Lead fieldwork campaigns including soil, groundwater and surface water sampling, and supervision of drilling, test pitting and groundwater well installation. Manage field programs with contractor engagement, premobilisation and safety planning. Develop Sampling Analysis and Quality Plans, Preliminary Site Investigations, Detailed Site Investigations and Remediation Action Plans for peer and senior review.

Develop reports to exceptional technical and editorial standard while working collaboratively to meet client expectations. Support State Significant Development and Infrastructure projects through specialist reports for Environmental Impact Statements and Review of Environmental Factors. Collaborate with inter-disciplinary teams, liaise with clients and regulators, and provide proposal and project management inputs.

At Aurecon, enjoy a collaborative culture with meaningful learning experiences and flexibility to shape your career path. The team values diversity, fosters belonging, and ensures every voice is heard. You will be supported with tools and mentoring for growth.

Requirements

Tertiary degree in environmental engineering or science disciplines
1-3 years’ experience in contaminated land
Relevant experience in undertaking contaminated land and/or groundwater investigations
Understanding of the Environmental Protection Act 1994 and National Environment Protection Measures and other current and emerging NSW EPA legislation, standards and guidelines for contaminated land
Familiarity with the NSW EPA Auditor scheme
Desire to deliver exceptional client experiences
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Current driver’s licence

Responsibilities

Lead fieldwork campaigns including soil, groundwater and surface water sampling, supervision of drilling, test pitting and groundwater well installation
Manage field programs including contractor engagement, premobilisation and safety planning
Develop Sampling Analysis and Quality Plans, Preliminary Site Investigations, Detailed Site Investigations and Remediation Action Plans for peer and senior review
Develop reports to exceptional technical and editorial standard and work collaboratively with the team to meet client expectations
Support State Significant Development/State Significant Infrastructure projects through developing specialist reports for Environmental Impact Statements/Review of Environmental Factors
Provide coaching and mentoring to graduate team members
Prepare high quality analysis and technical reports to ASC NEPM and NSW EPA requirements
Collaborate with inter-disciplinary teams; liaise with clients and regulators