Senior Consultant - Contaminated Land Management

1w1 week ago

RED OHMS Group

Sydney, AU · Full-time · A$150,000 – A$190,000

About this role

RED OHMS Group is a leading Australian consultancy serving mining, oil and gas, government, infrastructure, and commercial sectors. We specialise in occupational hygiene, environmental management, hazardous materials services, and tailored training solutions. Our nationwide teams are based in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin, and Kalgoorlie.

As part of East Coast growth, we seek Senior Consultants in Contaminated Land Management to lead complex projects in urban, industrial, infrastructure, and resource sectors. Deliver sustainable solutions in land contamination, remediation, and environmental risk management. Bring technical depth, strategic thinking, project leadership, and client engagement.

Manage contaminated land and hydrogeology projects including site investigations, remediation plans, and groundwater monitoring. Lead field work, coordinate subcontractors, and oversee safety and quality on site. Prepare technical reports aligned with NEPM and state regulations while engaging regulators and stakeholders.

Join a committed team promoting workplace safety and health. Step into a senior leadership role to shape project outcomes. Mentor the next generation of talent in a high-performing environmental team.

Requirements

Tertiary qualification in environmental science, geology, environmental engineering, hydrogeology, or related field
Familiarity with relevant state (QLD/NSW EPA) and national guidelines, including NEPM and ASC NEPM
Chartership (e.g., CEnvP Site Contamination Specialist, CPENG) or eligibility highly desirable
Experience mentoring junior staff and managing projects or teams
Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills with practical, solutions-focused mindset
Demonstrated understanding of contaminated land legislation and compliance frameworks
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey technical concepts to clients, regulators, and peers
Current Australian driver’s license and willingness to travel, including to remote and regional sites

Responsibilities

Manage and deliver contaminated land and hydrogeology projects, including Preliminary and Detailed Site Investigations (PSI/DSI), SAQP, and groundwater monitoring events (GMEs)
Develop and implement Remediation Action Plans (RAPs) and Site Management Plans (SMPs)
Perform soil, groundwater, and vapour assessments
Lead field work as site manager, coordinate subcontractors for drilling, service clearance, client liaison, environmental sampling, safety, and quality
Prepare waste classification and disposal advice
Manage project delivery from initiation through close-out, including proposal development, budgeting, resourcing, data management, and reporting
Assist with or lead engagement with regulators, auditors, and key stakeholders
Prepare clear and accurate technical reports in line with NEPM (ASC) and relevant state regulations