AddressAbout us
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transport, Water, Property & Buildings, Mining and Energy sectors and are at the forefront of integrated digital innovations. With approximately 4,300 talented people in 14 offices across Australia, we engineer future ready projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. wsp.com/au
The opportunity
A growing list of opportunities requires the expansion of our Queensland team. As such, we’re looking to hire two experienced environmental advisors or consultants.
The level of seniority is flexible (Consultant to Project Manager) and the location is hybrid between any of our Brisbane, Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast offices with the option to work from home if desired.
You will join one of the largest environmental team in QLD which is made of qualified environmental scientists/engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists and environmental/human health risk assessors. You'll also work closely with other technical disciplines on high-profile multi-disciplinary projects and support clients to deliver on city and community-enhancing projects in the transport, oil and gas, water, power/renewables, property and resources sectors, while managing the impact of site contamination and focusing on sustainable solutions that support long-term human health and environmental values.
Day to day, you will:
- Oversee junior consultants/contractors and take responsibility for safe, compliant and quality field work programs (e.g. sampling of soil, groundwater, soil vapour, ambient air...)
- Interrogate investigation data, develop conceptual site models and prepare technical reports and assessments
- Review and approve the work produced by less senior consultants and/or peers, providing coaching and mentorship
- Foster strong relationships with existing clients and develop local relationships
- Develop and attract talent to achieve growth and foster a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing that generates long‐term learning and development of capability
- Be Future Ready and champion innovation in everything we do
Some of the key projects we’ve been involved in:
- Gold Coast Council Surface Water and Landfill Gas Monitoring Programs – sample collection in over 50 locations from a boat or kayak throughout several recreational lakes, and digital recording of field parameters
- RAAF Base Townsville/ Lavarack Barracks PFAS Investigations – regulatory compliance investigations, development of monitoring programs and design/implementation of remedial options
- Cairns Airport – environmental monitoring, PFAS assessment, hydrocarbons management, risk assessments and due diligence
- We've also recently managed projects related to Acid Sulfate Soil investigations, Environmental Due Diligence (mergers and acquisitions), Statistical analysis of groundwater monitoring data, Landfills investigation, management, contamination management plans for construction projects, remediation action plans, etc.
What we'll love about you
You’re enthusiastic, reliable, great at building collaborative working relationships and keen to take the next step up in your career.
We specifically seek individuals with:
- Hands on knowledge of site sampling techniques, investigation methodologies and remediation technologies for groundwater, soil and gas
- Understanding of QLD regulations pertaining to the management of contaminated sites
- Consulting experience will be favourably considered
- A current Australian Driver’s License
- A desire to mentor junior staff and grow local business (Project Manager level)
- Tertiary qualifications in environmental science/ engineering, chemistry, biology, geology or related discipline
What we will offer you
At WSP we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many personal and professional development opportunities that are aimed to help you deliver your best self to the role whilst managing your personal life in balance. We have been recognised for the second consecutive year as a Great Place to Work® with year-on-year increases in employee engagement.
Some of the many benefits we offer our employees include:
- Flexible working hours and working from home
- Training in project management, proposal writing, client centricity, monthly webinars on soft skills
- Strong network of young professionals
- Parental leave & purchased additional annual leave
- Corporate employee discounts and offers
- Global mobility
- Salary continuance insurance
- Wellness at work & social club
- Workplace giving /volunteering
- Employee reward & recognition program
- Professional and technical development opportunities
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