Senior to Principal Environmental Scientist / Engineer (Contaminated
- Lead and deliver complex contaminated land investigations and remediation projects.
- Provide technical leadership and mentor junior professionals.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
📍 Sydney | 🌏 Global Consultancy | 🌱 Sustainable Projects
• Global consultancy offering strong career growth
• High-performing team delivering complex, sustainable projects
• Flexible and collaborative work environment
About SMEC
Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with exceptional people.
At SMEC, a member of the SJ Group, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to iconic projects alongside industry-leading professionals. Our teams challenge boundaries and look beyond the immediate project scope to help shape a more sustainable future. With a strong global footprint, we support career growth through exposure to diverse, meaningful work and experienced leadership.
Our Infrastructure Business
Our success is built on long-term client relationships and a deep understanding of their needs. We provide end-to-end solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide, delivering sustainable outcomes across the full project lifecycle.
The Opportunity
Our high-performing Environment team continues to grow, supported by a strong pipeline of projects across health, schools, transport, contaminated land, environmental studies, dams & hydropower, and energy transition.
We are seeking a Senior to Principal Environmental Scientist / Engineer (Contaminated Land) to join our Sydney team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced professional to lead the delivery of complex contaminated land projects, provide technical leadership, mentor emerging professionals, and contribute to the continued growth of our Environmental business.
You’ll be supported by experienced technical and project leaders and will play a key role in delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver complex contaminated land investigations, assessments, and remediation projects
- Provide technical leadership and oversight of high-quality interpretive reporting
- Manage project budgets, schedules, resources, and client expectations
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, regulators, and stakeholders
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities and contribute to proposal development
- Mentor and support the development of junior and mid-level environmental professionals
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across major infrastructure, energy, water, and resource projects
- Provide strategic advice on contaminated land, PFAS, hazardous materials, and environmental risk management
About You
- Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Certified Environmental Practitioner
- 8+ years’ experience in contaminated land, PFAS, and hazardous materials
- Well-developed report writing skills with excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary teams
- Strong project and time management capabilities
- Willingness to travel for short-term fieldwork assignments
- Current driver’s licence and ability to undertake field-based work
What We Offer
- Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance
- Exposure to a diverse and ethical client base
- Mentorship from industry leaders
- Structured professional development programs and study support
- National and international career pathways
- Additional purchased leave and annual “Celebration Day” leave
- Generous parental leave (primary and secondary carers)
- Wellbeing initiatives and support programs
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts.
For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Helen Kruimel
📧 helen.kruimel@smec.com
đź“ž 0460 410 225
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