Environmental Consultant - Contaminated Land

About the Role

• Supervise fieldwork programs, including subcontractors and ERM personnel. • Conduct environmental assessments and remediation data collection (soil, soil gas/vapour, groundwater). • Prepare or contribute to complex technical reports in line with guidelines and legislation. • Manage electronic data, produce borelogs and summary tables. • Assist in the preparation of client proposals. • Support project managers with planning, budgeting, and delivering field programmes. • Lead and coordinate field programmes, mentoring junior colleagues. • Supervise and manage subcontractors on site. • Developing report‑writing skills.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸field supervision
• ▸environmental sampling
• ▸data management
• ▸report writing
• ▸borelog production
• ▸project planning

What You Bring

The successful candidate will have 1 to 3 years of consulting experience in the contaminated land sector, a relevant tertiary qualification, and a strong appreciation for health and safety on complex worksites. They will be expected to lead field programmes, mentor junior staff, manage subcontractors, and develop report‑writing capabilities while holding a valid Class C driver’s licence and full work rights in Australia. • 1–3 years of consulting experience in contaminated land. • Relevant degree in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, engineering or related field. • Strong health and safety awareness for intrusive drilling and excavation works. • Competent in site investigation and sampling techniques; working knowledge of ASC NEPM. • Willingness to travel as required. • Authorized to work full‑time in Australia. • Full Class C driver’s licence issued by an Australian state or territory. • Exposure to a wide variety of local, interstate and international projects.

Requirements

• ▸1-3 years
• ▸relevant degree
• ▸health & safety
• ▸site investigation
• ▸asc nepm
• ▸class c

Benefits

The company provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes structured career development, performance bonuses, fieldwork allowances, professional memberships, wellness days, flexible working arrangements, continuous training, and employee assistance programmes. ERM is an equal‑opportunity employer and handles all personal information in compliance with data protection laws. • Structured career development with mentoring and collaboration opportunities. • Discretionary performance bonuses and incentives. • Fieldwork allowances for local and travel assignments. • Paid professional membership to a relevant organisation. • Wellness ‘You’ Day each quarter plus additional leave options. • Flexible working arrangements and access to additional leave. • Continuous training and support for external qualifications. • Employee Assistance Programs offering mental and physical health support.

Work Environment

Field

Interview Process

-candidates may be invited to complete an online assessment as part of the recruitment process.