"I joined AECOM for the opportunity to work on meaningful, ANZ-wide projects with awesome people, and I’ve stayed because the opportunities to grow my career and leadership experience." Lauren Spring, Environment Manager - Western Australia

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. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage.

Join AECOM's Geosciences and Remediation Services team in Perth at an exciting time of investment and growth. Backed by a strong pipeline of work across Defence, Mining, Aviation and Oil & Gas, you'll have the opportunity to lead complex, high-profile projects, help shape the future of the business, and collaborate with technical specialists across Australia and New Zealand. It's a chance to make a real impact while building your career with one of the world's leading infrastructure consulting firms.

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, building and maintaining strong relationships by understanding their needs and delivering high-quality outcomes.
- Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

The qualities that help you thrive 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.

- A degree in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, chemistry or environmental engineering, along with a current driver’s licence.
- Extensive experience in contaminated land assessment and remediation, with a strong track record in managing projects from start to finish.
- Confident working directly with clients, with the ability to build relationships and provide clear, expert advice.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for explaining technical concepts in a straightforward way.
- Willing to travel for fieldwork across WA and beyond; familiarity with WA regulations and experience on mining or oil and gas sites will be highly regarded.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this chance sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

📌 Principal Environmental Scientist - Contaminated Land (Perth)
🏢 AECOM Australia
📍 Perth