Environmental Scientist/Engineer/Contaminated Land - Project Manager / Senior Project Manager
We are hiring an experienced environmental contaminated land consultant to run projects end to end. Title and package will match your experience. This is a permanent role in a specialist practice, not a large multidisciplinary firm.
About the role
We are hiring an experienced environmental contaminated land consultant to run projects end to end. Title and package will match your experience. This is a permanent role in a specialist practice, not a large multidisciplinary firm.
About Compass Environmental
Compass is an independent contaminated land consultancy in Hawthorn East. We work on assessment and remediation, environmental due diligence, industrial and landfill sites, compliance and emergency response. The standard is straightforward: advice grounded in science, tested from more than one angle, and written so it stands up to a client, an auditor and a regulator.
Work comes largely from referral and repeat clients. You will see whole jobs, from the first conversation to sign-off, with directors and senior specialists on hand throughout.
The role
Scope, price and run contaminated land projects: fieldwork programs, subcontractors, laboratories, budgets and close-out
Lead and mentor field scientists
Write and review PSIs, DSIs, remediation action plans, EMPs and risk management documentation
Work with EPA-appointed environmental auditors and own the client relationship, including difficult technical and commercial conversations




Work with the directors on project strategy and how the practice operates
What you will need
Degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, geology, hydrogeology or a related discipline
At least 5 years' contaminated land consulting (8+ for Senior), including demonstrated end-to-end project management
Working knowledge of the ASC NEPM and the Victorian framework (EP Act **** and Regulations, ERS, EPA Victoria guidance)
Excellent writing. The report is the product.
A current driver's licence and full Australian working rights
What we offer
$120,000 – $160,000 base + super, set to experience and level, reviewed annually
Six weeks' annual leave
Funded career development: CEnvP and similar pathways, memberships, external training, and structured mentoring
Direct access to the directors and a real say in how work is done
Office-based in Hawthorn East, with hours and hybrid days negotiable around mentoring and site-team needs
How to apply
Apply via Linkedin with your CV and a short cover letter on one project you ran end to end and what made it succeed. Please attach your CV and cover letter as a single PDF document via Easy Apply. Applications are reviewed as they come in. Alternatively please contact Stephen Harvey directly via email - ***email_hidden***
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📌 Senior Contaminated Land Pm | Hybrid + 6 Weeks Leave (Melbourne)
🏢 Compass Environmental
📍 Melbourne