Job title: Principal Environmental Advisor - Contaminated Land
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Other Locations
Industry: Civil Infrastructure, Engineering
Salary $140000 - $170000 per annum
Reference: BH-15601
Contact name: Lianne Adlington
Contact email: lianne.adlington@fetchrecruit.com.au
Job description

Position: Principal Environmental Advisor – Contaminated Land
Location: Melbourne, VIC 
Salary: 140K - 170K + super  


About the Role:  
As a Principal Environmental Consultant with our client, a leading environmental & Geotechincal consultancy in Australia, you'll focus on office-based tasks including analysis, reporting, and stakeholder engagement, specialising in contaminated land. Responsibilities include leading state-wide intrusive investigations, conducting sit inspections, and preparing technical reports for environmental assessments. Your role will utilise expertise in contaminated land guidance to inform decisions and solutions.You will montor and guide junior consultants on field work. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Manage the project and teams on complex projects.
  • Preparing technical reports and proposals, ensuring accurate cost calculations.
  • Travel throughout the state to undertake surveys, often in remote locations for extended survey periods, but always considering your work/life balance. 
  • Making technical decisions and providing solutions based on expertise. 
  • Mentor junior staff memebers 
The Benefits: 
  • Enjoy flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. 
  • Opportunities for career advancement and professional development. 
  • Possible share options 
About the client: 
Our client is a leading environmental & Geotechncial consultancy in Australia, with sites in regional and CBD locations.

Key Criteria: 

  • Degree qualification in environmental science or ecology discipline, zoology  
  • Significant experience consulting experience as an environmental scientist / Advisor within the contaminated land sector.  
  • Current drivers’ licence (c class), manual preferred. 
  • 8+ years experience in various environmental services.
  • Proven experience in proposal development and project management and working as part of a team. 
  • Proven experience in supervision of junior team members, with the ability to mentor, and taking a leading role in field surveys. 
  • Ability to deliver critical project outcomes under pressure with enthusiasm and drive. 

About Us:

Fetch Recruitment is an Australian-owned recruitment consultancy, specialising in delivering customised recruitment solutions within the construction, property, engineering, and office support industries. We pride ourselves on delivering quality talent efficiently, with a commitment to an honest recruitment process. Delivering long-term benefits to both candidates and clients, we utilise our expertise and solid relationships to assist our customers in achieving the outcomes they require for success.


For further information on this position, or to discuss any other openings, please apply directly for this role or call Justin for a confidential chat on 0499 118 980 or lianne.adlington@fetchrecruit.com.au