Senior Contaminated Land Scientist - Relocate to Canberra
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Company Description
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. We help people and communities thrive through infrastructure projects that improve everyday life. As a global consulting firm, we partner with clients to solve complex challenges and build lasting legacies. In Canberra, our environmental practice supports industries, clients and governments in meeting their responsibilities while protecting the natural environment.
Job Description
AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience.
How you'll make a difference
* Conduct preliminary and detailed site investigations, including preparation, sampling and reporting.
* Perform due diligence assessments.
* Manage data and produce digital reports.
* Develop remedial action plans and site validation reports.
* Supervise sub‑contractors and remediation contractors during remediation work.
* Deliver contaminated land projects from procurement through to closeout.
Qualifications
* Experience in delivering contaminated land and/or environmental related projects.
* Proficiency in site investigations including sampling for soil, soil vapour, surface water and groundwater.
* Strong communication skills and experience with data management software (e.g., ESDAT/Equis).
* Strong subcontractor management experience, including oversight of remediation design and delivery projects.
* Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering or earth science.
* Willingness to work remotely and an open driver's licence; ability to obtain Defence security clearance is essential.
Additional Information
* Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part‑time, job‑sharing and hybrid work options.
* Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year.
* Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better.
* Continuous learning and growth – lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.
Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
ReqID: J
Business Line: Environment
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: ANZ
Career Area: Science
Work Location Model: Hybrid
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