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.
Our national environmental team is growing, and we're looking for a Principal Environmental Scientist to join our Adelaide office. This is an opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where your technical expertise, client insight, and mentoring ability will make a real impact.
About the Role
In this role, you'll play a key part in delivering contaminated land projects – providing project guidance, supporting clients, and mentoring our junior consultants. The position can be tailored to your strengths, whether you're a well-rounded generalist or bring specialist expertise in areas such as remediation, hydrogeology, risk assessment, or auditing.
Key responsibilities include
Leading and directing complex contaminated land projects
Building and maintaining robust client relationships
Providing technical leadership, input, and report reviews
Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level staff
Supporting national project delivery and collaboration
Driving business development and proposal development
About You
You're an experienced consultant who combines strong technical capability with leadership and commercial awareness. You enjoy working with clients, solving problems, and helping teams succeed.
You will bring:
A tertiary degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Environmental Management or related qualification




15+ years' experience in contaminated land or a related field
Demonstrated ability to work directly with clients and other key stakeholders to ensure thorough environmental advice and successful project delivery
Experience in a similar position
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong team player
Experience in training and mentoring staff
Strong commitment to workplace health and safety
Why Fyfe?
Fyfe
is proud to be an employer of choice, offering more than just great projects. We provide a workplace where people are trusted, supported, and given the flexibility to succeed professionally and personally.
What we offer:
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
Clear career pathways with structured internal and external training to support your progression
Exposure to projects across Australia, with opportunities to work nationally
A genuinely collaborative, inclusive, and social culture
Strong leadership support and an inclusive management style
Purchased leave options via salary sacrifice
Fyfe embraces diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to fulfil their potential. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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Please note: Only shortlisted candidates and those who are Australian citizens or permanent residents will be contacted
Agency applications will not be accepted.
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📌 Principal Environmental Scientist - Contaminated Land (Adelaide)
🏢 Fyfe
📍 Adelaide