Sydney | Global Consultancy | Sustainable Projects Global consultancy offering strong growth opportunities High-performing team delivering complex, sustainable projects Flexible and collaborative work environmentAbout SMECDelivering exceptional outcomes starts with exceptional people.
At SMEC, a member of the SJ Group, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to iconic projects alongside industry-leading professionals.
Our teams challenge boundaries and look beyond the immediate project scope to help shape a more sustainable future.
With a strong global footprint, we support growth opportunities through exposure to diverse, meaningful work and experienced leadership.Our Infrastructure BusinessOur success is built on long-term client relationships and a deep understanding of their needs.
We provide end-to-end solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide, delivering sustainable outcomes across the full project lifecycle.The OpportunityOur high-performing Environment team continues to grow, supported by a strong pipeline of projects across health, schools, transport, contaminated land, environmental studies, dams & hydropower, and energy transition.
We are seeking an Associate Environmental Scientist / Engineer (Contaminated Land) to join our Sydney team.
This role is ideal for a senior professional who enjoys mentoring junior team members while continuing to develop their own technical and project leadership capability within a global consultancy.




You'll be supported by experienced technical and project leaders and will play a key role in delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver contaminat ed land assessments and prepare high-quality interpretive reportsUndertake environmental assessments, planning, and risk assessmentsSupport fieldwork, including soil, water, and air sampling across project sitesBuild and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholdersSupport and mentor junior team membersAbout YouDegree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related disciplineCertified Environmental Practitioner12+ years' experience in contaminated land, PFAS, and hazardous materialsWell-developed report writing skills with excellent attention to detailExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsProven ability to work within multidisciplinary teamsStrong project and time management capabilitiesWillingness to travel for short-term fieldwork assignmentsCurrent driver's licence and ability to undertake field-based workWhat We OfferFlexible working arrangements to support work/life balanceExposure to a diverse and ethical client baseMentorship from industry leadersStructured career development programs and study supportNational and international career pathwaysAdditional purchased leave and annual "Celebration Day" leaveGenerous parental leave (primary and secondary carers)Wellbeing initiatives and support programsSMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners.
Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects.
SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia's iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in ****, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world.
Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas.
Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world.
Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world's most remote and challenging environments.
Since ****, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees.
Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.
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📌 Associate Engineer/Scientist - Contaminated Land (New South Wales)
🏢 Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch
📍 New South Wales