Job Description

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Sydney | Global Consultancy | Sustainable Projects

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• Global consultancy offering strong career growth
• High-performing team delivering complex, sustainable projects
• Flexible 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 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 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 Prospect

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Our 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.

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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 professional 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 strong 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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- Adaptable 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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How to Apply

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All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.

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For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Helen Kruimel

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All recruitment activities are managed through our Recruitment & Talent team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

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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!

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