Fyfe is a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering engineering, environmental, planning, and surveying services across Australia.
Working with clients in the Energy & Resources, Infrastructure, and Property sectors, we are known for providing high-quality, commercially pragmatic solutions with a strong focus on collaboration and client outcomes.
Senior Contaminated Land Consultantto join our Brisbane team and support the continued growth of our contaminated land and environmental services.
This is an opportunity for a technically strong consultant who is looking to take the next step in their career by providing technical leadership, mentoring capability, and project expertise across a diverse range of sectors including resources, government, infrastructure, property, and energy.
We are looking for someone who brings strong contaminated land consulting experience, understands the Queensland regulatory environment, and can confidently manage complex projects while building trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.
A key requirement for this role is experience as anSQP, or demonstrated capability that meets the requirements to act as an SQP under relevant Queensland contaminated land legislation and guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership across contaminated land assessments, investigations, remediation and validation projects
Manage complex multidisciplinary projects from inception through to completion
Provide expert advice to clients, regulators and project stakeholders
Prepare, review and oversee high-quality technical reports and deliverables
Support business development activities including client engagement, proposals and tenders
Maintain and develop strong client relationships
Mentor and support junior consultants to build technical capability within the team
Apply strong project management skills to ensure successful delivery of projects




About You
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
Significant contaminated land consulting experience, ideally within the resources, government, infrastructure, property, manufacturing or energy sectors
Experience working within the Queensland regulatory framework
SQP status, or demonstrated experience and capability to act as a Suitably Qualified Person
Robust understanding of contaminated land assessment, risk management, remediation and regulatory requirements
Proven experience managing projects, budgets and client expectations
Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with clients and stakeholders
Experience mentoring consultants and contributing to high-performing teams
Why Fyfe?
Our people are at the centre of everything we do.
You will join a collaborative team of environmental professionals who are passionate about delivering practical, sustainable outcomes for our clients.
This role provides the opportunity to:
Lead and deliver complex contaminated land projects across a range of industries
Work with experienced environmental professionals across Fyfe's national network
Influence project outcomes through technical expertise and innovative solutions
Develop strong client relationships and contribute to business growth
Mentor and support the development of junior consultants
Career growth & development: paid training, study support, mentoring, and professional memberships
Culture & connection: team events, celebrations, and recognition programs
Health & wellbeing: wellbeing allowance, Bupa discounts, EAP support, flu shots, and skin checks
Flexible leave & life balance: purchase extra leave and generous parental leave
Employee referral rewards up to $5,000
Shortlisted candidates and those who are Australian Citizens, hold permanent residency will be contacted.
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📌 Principal Environmental Scientist (Queensland)
🏢 Fyfe
📍 Queensland