Job Description
Sydney | Global Consultancy | Sustainable Projects
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Global consultancy offering strong career growth
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High-performing team delivering complex, sustainable projects
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Versatile and collaborative work environment
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About SMEC
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Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with exceptional people.
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At SMEC, a member of the SJ Group, you'll have the chance 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 career growth through exposure to diverse, meaningful work and experienced leadership.
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Our Infrastructure Business
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Our 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.
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The Opportunity
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Our high-performing Environment team continues to grow, supported by a solid pipeline of projects across health, schools, transport, contaminated land, environmental studies, dams & hydropower, and energy transition.
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We are seeking a Senior to Principal Environmental Scientist / Engineer (Contaminated Land) to join our Sydney team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced skilled to lead the delivery of complex contaminated land projects, provide technical leadership, mentor emerging professionals, and contribute to the continued growth of our Environmental business.
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You'll be supported by experienced technical and project leaders and will play a key role in delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
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Key Responsibilities
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Lead and deliver complex contaminated land investigations, assessments, and remediation projects
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Provide technical leadership and oversight of high-quality interpretive reporting
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Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and client expectations
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Develop and maintain robust relationships with key clients, regulators, and stakeholders
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Identify and pursue new business opportunities and contribute to proposal development
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Mentor and support the development of junior and mid-level environmental professionals
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Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across major infrastructure, energy, water, and resource projects
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Provide strategic advice on contaminated land, PFAS, hazardous materials, and environmental risk management
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About You
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Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
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Certified Environmental Practitioner
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8+ years' experience in contaminated land, PFAS, and hazardous materials
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Well-developed report writing skills with excellent attention to detail
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
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Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
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Strong project and time management capabilities
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Willingness to travel for short-term fieldwork assignments
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Current driver's licence and ability to undertake field-based work
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What We Offer
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Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
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Exposure to a diverse and ethical client base
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Mentorship from industry leaders
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Structured professional development programs and study support
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National and international career pathways
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Additional purchased leave and annual "Celebration Day" leave
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Generous parental leave (primary and secondary carers)
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Wellbeing initiatives and support programs
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At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

📌 Senior To Principal Environmental Scientist / Engineer (Contaminated (New South Wales)
🏢 Smec
📍 New South Wales