Director - Contaminated Land Scientist

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"Working on impactful community-shaping projects with unique and diverse challenges... That’s what keeps our teams inspired." Alix Chinnery, Associate Director - Environment, Perth, WA

Come grow with us. 

AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage.

Join a supportive, friendly, and sociable team offering technically challenging and rewarding work in a spectacular Perth CBD office with panoramic Swan River views. Enjoy the high quality of life Perth has to offer, with its stunning beaches, vibrant cultural scene, natural beauty, and strong economy, while benefiting from relocation assistance and support to help you settle into this vibrant city.

What will a day in this role look like:

• Oversee all aspects of project management, including planning, budgeting, financial management, scheduling, quality reviews, and communication with relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare and review technical reports, and other project documentation, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
• Lead and manage contaminated sites projects for Tier 1 clients, building and maintaining strong relationships by understanding their needs and delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities, preparing proposals, and contributing to marketing initiatives.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.  

The qualities that help you thrive 

• A degree in environmental science, geology, hydrogeology, chemistry or environmental engineering, along with a current driver’s licence.
• Extensive experience in contaminated land assessment and remediation, with a strong track record in managing projects from start to finish.
• Confident working directly with clients, with the ability to build relationships and provide clear, expert advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for explaining technical concepts in a straightforward way.
• Willing to travel for fieldwork across WA and beyond; familiarity with WA regulations and experience on mining or oil and gas sites will be highly regarded.

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options.
• Up to 22 weeks parental leave, 2 weeks paid partner leave and up to 12 weeks paid alternative primary carer leave.
• Annual professional membership cover.
• Corporate health insurance discount, free annual flu vaccinations and skin checks.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? 

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know. #work180

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  

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AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses.  Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.