Environmental Consultant - Contaminated Land

Erm

The Role

Overview

Conduct field investigations and manage remediation projects for contaminated sites.

Key Responsibilities

  • data management
  • field supervision
  • program coordination
  • environmental assessment
  • report writing
  • proposal preparation

Tasks

-Electronic data management and production of borelogs and summary tables -Leadership and co-ordination of field programs, including mentoring of junior colleagues; -Supervise fieldwork programs, including subcontractors and ERM personnel on site -Assist with the preparation of client proposals -Support project managers through planning and delivering field programs and/or budget/task management -Developing report writing skills; -Preparation of or providing inputs into complex technical reports in accordance with relevant guidelines and legislation; -Undertaking environmental assessments and remediation works involving the collection of field data (soil, soil gas/vapour, groundwater);

Requirements

  • health safety
  • tertiary degree
  • class c
  • consulting experience
  • sub‑contractor management
  • site investigation

What You Bring

-High appreciation and understanding of health & safety requirements on complex work sites, including conducting intrusive drilling and excavation works; -Relevant tertiary qualification (geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, environmental engineering, geotechnical or other related science subject degree); -Full Class C Drivers Licence issued by an Australian state or territory. -Previous consulting experience (1 to 3 years) in contaminated land industry; -Authorised to work full-time in Australia; and -Proven experience in supervising and managing sub-contractors on site; -Competency in preliminary and detailed site investigation and sampling techniques involving data collection (soil, water, soil vapour, etc.) is required and a working knowledge of the ASC NEPM; -Willingness to travel;

Benefits

-Discretionary performance bonuses and incentives; -Access to a wide variety of local, interstate and international projects. -Fieldwork allowances, including local and works away from home; -Structured career development, including access to mentoring and collaboration opportunities with industry leading technical experts, certified environmental practitioners and in-house Site Auditors. -Opportunity to join and work in local communities through the ERM foundation. -Wellness ‘You’ Day, access to 1 ‘wellness day’ per quarter, in addition to annual leave; -Continuous training and development including support for external training; -Access to purchased additional leave; -Employee Assistance Programs including mental and physical health wellness support, confidential access to a wellbeing coach and discounts with a range of retailers. -Flexible working arrangements; -Professional memberships, including paid annual membership to a relevant professional organisation;

The Company

About Erm

-Flourished through merging UK and US consultancies, building a truly global footprint. -Has carried out major environmental assessments for projects like High Speed 1, HS2, Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines. -Works in sectors from mining, energy and chemicals to manufacturing, pharma, power, renewables, finance and TMT. -Combines strategic advisory and technical delivery, using digital tools and proprietary methodologies. -Notably led environmental impact assessments for cross-border hydroelectric, rail and oil infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Chemical

Financial Services

Manufacturing

Mining & Metals

Oil & Gas

Pharmaceutical

Power

Renewables