Principal Contaminated Land Specialist

Overview

Lead contaminated land investigations, remediation, and environmental risk strategy in QLD.

Key Responsibilities

• land investigation
• data reporting
• field management
• regulatory approvals
• client liaison
• team mentoring

Tasks

-Managing field programs, contractors, and junior staff -Mentoring junior consultants and building technical capability -Liaising with clients, auditors, regulators and internal teams -Leading contaminated land investigations (PSIs, DSIs, RAPs, validation) -Overseeing data interpretation, reporting and recommendations -Developing proposals and contributing to business development -Supporting regulatory approvals and stakeholder engagement

Requirements

• degree
• 15+ years
• legislation
• brisbane
• communication
• leadership

What You Bring

-Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology or related field -15+ years of experience in contaminated land consulting in Australia -Strong working knowledge of QLD and national legislation (EP Act, NEPM) -Based in Brisbane or flexible across QLD regional hubs -Excellent writing, reporting and client communication skills -Pathway to technical leadership or site auditor support roles

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Benefits

-Competitive salary + performance-based incentives -Work-from-home options and flexible schedules -A genuinely supportive, ego-free team culture

About Epic Environmental

-Operates offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Darwin, Mudgee, Geelong and Casuarina, tackling projects nationwide. -Delivers services in environmental planning, contaminated land management, waste management and remediation, plus audits. -Typical projects include industrial redevelopment, mine closure planning, groundwater remediation and ecological assessments. -Sector strengths span industrial, energy, infrastructure, water resources, mining, waste management, contaminated land and ecological services. -Boasts ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications underpinning its disciplined project delivery. -Known for combining technical depth with client‑focused collaboration to deliver long‑term environmental outcomes.

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