Senior Environmental Scientist

Job Description

The Opportunity

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Environmental Scientist, reporting to the New South Wales Contaminated Land Management Team Manager. In this role, you’ll lead technical initiatives for NSW while contributing to national projects for the right candidate. You'll oversee or provide technical input to diverse contaminated land management and regulatory compliance projects, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and business development professionals.

The following key responsibilities will be expected from a candidate considered for this role:

• Project Management: Oversee a diverse portfolio of contaminated land assessment and remediation projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Budget and Deliverables Management: Maintain clear oversight of project budgets, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring efficient use of resources and client satisfaction.
• Environmental Site Assessments & Investigations: Lead comprehensive site assessments and investigations, identifying environmental risks and providing actionable solutions.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyse and interpret complex environmental data, preparing detailed technical reports that support decision-making and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of Legislation: Apply a thorough understanding of NSW’s contaminated land legislation to guide project execution and ensure legal and environmental compliance.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Coach and mentor junior staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment that encourages professional growth.
• Proposal and Tender Contributions: Actively contribute to the preparation of high-quality proposals and tenders, securing new business and driving the success of the company.
• Client Relationship Management: Demonstrate a strong ability to build and maintain lasting client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have a proven track record in the technical delivery of a wide range of contaminated land assessment and remediation projects across various sectors, working with both public and private clients. You will be responsible for managing projects in industries such as oil and gas, power utilities, local and state government agencies, defence, mining, and major infrastructure works.

You will possess strong written communication skills, enabling you to effectively scope and price complex proposals and produce detailed, technically accurate reports. In addition, you will have an in-depth understanding and practical experience in applying National and State Contaminated Land Management Regulations and Guidance, including for Underground Petroleum Storage Systems (UPSS) and Development Approvals.

Previous experience working within a team of contaminated land professionals in a multi-disciplinary consultancy is essential, as you will be required to closely collaborate with engineering and environmental experts to deliver comprehensive solutions.

Desired Attributes/Credentials

• A relevant degree in environmental engineering or environmental science.
• Experience (minimum 7 years’) in the environmental consulting industry.
• Demonstrated success managing contaminated land assessment and remediation projects.
• Exceptional verbal communication, technical report writing and peer review skills.
• Demonstrated health and safety leadership.
• Industry recognition through certification, accreditation and/or active participation in related industry associations. CEnvP Site Contamination Specialist certification or Licensed Asbestos Assessor (LAA), or current progression towards this, will be considered
• A track record of winning repeat work with clients, or developing business with new clients, will be considered favourably.

Who is Kleinfelder?

Kleinfelder Australia is an environmental and geotechnical consulting firm providing professional and technical services for land contamination and remediation, geotechnical services, environmental planning and approvals, ecology, heritage services, land rehabilitation, bushfire planning and design.

Kleinfelder Australia, as part of the global Kleinfelder Group, an environmental, engineering and science-based consulting firm, can utilise the experience of over 3,000 employees globally. With almost 100 staff operating across Australia, we deliver our projects with local and international experience across multiple disciplinary lines.

What Kleinfelder can offer

We’re a team of collaborative, supportive, and passionate environmental professionals who prioritise work-life balance with flexible working options. We promote and support this so our team members can succeed in their careers whilst also having time to achieve their personal goals and interests.

Kleinfelder offers many benefits to ensure your rewarded and respected for the part you play in the success of the business. These include but are not limited to:

• Highly competitive salary packages,
• Company Paid Parental Leave,
• Purchase an extra two weeks of annual leave per year,
• Australia day/public holiday swap,
• Reward and recognition programs including bonuses,
• Paid overtime, (as per the Kleinfelder Overtime Policy),
• Access to our health and wellness initiatives (e.g., Employee Assistance Program, reimbursed flu shots etc.),
• Professional career and technical development programs incl.: Graduate, Leadership, Project Management, and formal mentoring program. Study assistance also available.
• Opportunities to participate Corporate Social Responsibilities (volunteering, charity, community support, RAP Committee),
• Professional membership support,
• Professional, friendly, and supportive team environment and culture.

Kleinfelder prides itself with being an equal opportunity employer where we value and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to be part of our organisation and apply.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, and require any further information, please email our HR team: HR_SupportAU@kleinfelder.com. Please apply by 10th of March 2025.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will commence with eligible candidates. Note: Role may be filled prior to the closing date.

To be eligible for this position you must have unrestricted legal work rights to work in Australia.

Kleinfelder will be managing this process and applications from third party recruiters will not be accepted.