Senior Consultant/ Associate Environmental Scientist

WSP

  • Perth, WA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 29 days ago
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.The opportunityWe're proud to have one of the largest and most respected Contaminated Land teams in Western Australia, and with a strong pipeline of projects lined up for 2025-26, we're growing fast.Our team thrives on collaboration, technical excellence, and a culture that supports bold thinking. We've delivered some of WA's most transformational projects, and we're just getting started.We're on the lookout for a Senior Consultant or Associate with deep expertise in contaminated land and groundwater. If you bring sector experience in Mining, Oil & Gas, Defence, Transport Infrastructure, or Industrial sites, we want to hear from you.What's on offer:
  • A hybrid work model: ~2 days/week remote, based in our Perth office
  • Regional project travel with additional leave and time in lieu
  • A chance to lead, mentor, and shape the future of environmental consultancy
What you'll do:
  • Own and lead projects of varying scale and complexity from end to end
  • Review and sign off on technical deliverables to ensure top-tier quality
  • Mentor and coach team members to grow technical depth and confidence
  • Drive market growth in your preferred sector, e.g. Mining, Transport & Infrastructure, or Oil & Gas
  • Build and manage strong client relationships and lead strategic pursuits
  • Shape our brand through targeted marketing, communications, and engagement
  • Champion safety, embedding a culture of continuous improvement
  • Collaborate across borders, connecting with WSP's Earth & Environmental teams locally and globally
Current projects include mine closure and decommissioning, legacy industrial sites, upstream and downstream oil & gas, transport infrastructure (rail, road, ports), defence and renewable energy projects, and property transaction due diligence.About youYou will have deep experience in providing technical leadership and strategic advice to clients while leading multiple high profile contaminated sites projects, with significant experience overseeing field programs, with a focus on the Mining, Transport & Infrastructure or Oil & Gas sector.In addition, you bring the following experience and attributes:
  • Strong understanding of the structure and application of the WA contaminated land regulatory framework
  • Experience in leading subcontractors on multiple sites in both assessment and remediation activities
  • Competent in identifying and managing risk on substantial projects
  • Experience in managing, tracking and meeting client funding and related targets
  • Proven ability in building the client-centricity capability of others and transferring expertise within an organisation
  • Experience in developing and implementing major/strategic client relationship plans
  • Compelling leadership style with the ability to inspire, motivate, encourage and influence others through a socially impactful style
Ready to make your mark? Let's shape the future together.Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP's collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we've designed to help you thrive, go to our page.With us, you can. Apply today.

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