Senior Environmental Scientist

An exciting career opportunity for an Environmental Scientist / Engineer to join one of our clients in Melbourne.

Company Background
Our client is a specialist Geotechnical, Structural and Environmental Engineering consulting firm with offices throughout the country.
With an amazing team of 70+ full time staff, they are a fast-growing company with a clear vision for success and mission to become one of the leading geotechnical consultancies in Australia.
Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management of projects including field investigations, data management and technical reporting for contaminated site assessments. Project Management includes from proposal stage to final reporting.
• Providing field and office based technical input on environmental assessment and contamination remediation projects.
• Interpretation and analysis of laboratory and field data, preparation and review of factual and detailed technical reports.
• Field investigations including groundwater monitoring, drilling supervision, soil sampling, test pits, waste soil classification, on-site management of safety and contractors, logging and observations of site works and conditions.
• Contribute to technical discussions.
• Performing Environmental analysis and assessment.
• Peer review and preparation of technical reports and proposals.
• Provide guidance to junior staff on field samples and field logging of exploratory test bores.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide technical feedback and advice.
• Use exceptional time management skills to manage multiple assignments at any given time.
• Manage customer relationships for small projects, or a small part of a larger project.
• Work in a safe, efficient, and detail-oriented manner.
• Train and support junior staff (as required)
• Prepare costing and respond to tenders.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree qualified in Environmental Science/Engineering, Earth Science, Geology or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience in Environmental investigation and reporting.
• In depth knowledge and application of EPA Environmental legislation. Guidelines and NEPM.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Work rights in Australia.
• Valid Australian driving licence.

Essential Leadership Skills & Personal Qualities:

• A willingness to take a hands-on approach.
• Strong Team player with the capability of also being able to work autonomously.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders.
• Ability to set priorities, plan work programs, meet deadlines and manage time effectively.
• Ability to develop relationships across all levels of management.
• Highly computer literate.

For more information please contact Miles on 0497 482 605 or via email at miles.blackledge@acrworld.com