Contaminated Land Scientist – Various Senior Levels - Relocate to Perth

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Join a supportive, friendly, and sociable team offering technically challenging and rewarding work in a spectacular Perth CBD office with panoramic Swan River views. Enjoy the high quality of life Perth has to offer, with its stunning beaches, vibrant cultural scene, natural beauty, and strong economy, while benefiting from relocation assistance and support to help you settle into this vibrant city.

Job Description

What will a day in this role look like:

• Oversee all aspects of project management, including planning, budgeting, financial management, scheduling, quality reviews, and communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare and review technical reports, and other project documentation, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Lead and manage contaminated sites projects for Tier 1 clients, building and maintaining strong relationships by understanding their needs and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and contributing to marketing initiatives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Qualifications

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.  

What are we looking for from you?

• A relevant university degree in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, or environmental engineering, and a valid drivers licence
• Extensive experience in contaminated land assessment and remediation, with a proven track record in project management and client engagement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering practical and innovative solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of Australian and Western Australian technical guidance and regulations (advantageous)
• Experience in the assessment of upstream oil and gas and mining sites in northern Western Australia (advantageous)
• Willingness to occasionally work remotely in the field or complete site visits across Western Australia and potentially other locations in Australia.

Additional Information

#work180

AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.  Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.