Environmental Scientist

Take the next step in your career and join a diverse, highly skilled team of environmental and sustainability specialists.

We are renowned for working in partnership with our clients and partners to deliver exceptional outcomes based on our collaborative approach and our "One Team" values.

In Australia, KBR employ nearly 1200 people with offices in each state. Our delivery track record , industry profile and strong relationships have enabled us to grow significantly, and we continue to expand. This continued growth allows us to offer unrivalled opportunities to our staff in terms of career paths, technical development and project exposure.

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has opened for an Environmental Scientist to join our Environment & Planning Team in Brisbane . It is a fantastic time to join the team as w e are growing and continue to develop a strong pipeline of diverse, interesting projects for a range of clients across the country.

This is your chance to be involved in a growing multi disciplinary team , applying your skills, managing and delivering your own p ortfolio of work and also be involved with our large national projects. You will also work alongside an experienced team who will support your professional development.

Key responsibilities of the role :

Develop environmental impact assessments, approval applications and other studies and management plans

Lead and carry out fieldwork activities such as soil, surface water, sediment and ecology assessments in terrestrial and marine environments

Provide input, advice and expertise on environmental and planning mattersas part of KBR's infrastructure projects with a strong focus on the Transport, Maritime and Defence market sectors

Develop technical solutions to achieve improved environmental and sustainability outcomes on projects for internal and external clients

If interested have input into sustainability-in-design services our team provides to infrastructure projects including embodied carbon assessment, waste minimisation and sensitive water urban design

Contribute to proposals and bids for securing new and ongoing work

Apply relevant Commonwealth, State and Local legislation, policies, and guidelines.

Produce high quality professional reports and deliverables.

Who are you?

This is a great role with genuine opportunity for growth. We want to attract individuals who are team players and are keen to learn and grow. You enjoy what you do and have a passion for developing your environmental and sustainability skills and practice.

You also have a willingness to lead and carryout field work potentially in remote locations. We also seek someone can help coach and delegate tasks to graduate staff

Other requirements:

Graduate or postgraduate qualifications in environmental science, planning or other relevant discipline .

Previous experience working within an Engineering Consultancy, as an environmental consultant

Proven capability in professional technical writing in a consulting environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Able to operate as an individual contributor running their own work, or form a part of a multi-disciplinary project team

Takes initiative to identify and raise risks, issues and gaps

Comfortable meeting with and presenting to clients, supported by senior staff.

Technical proficiency and experience using excel and or GIS software an advantage.

Infrastructure Solutions Australia

We are committed to social and environmental sustainability and to a safe and inclusive workplace. We strive to deliver our projectsfor our clients withexcellence and to the high standards for which we are known.

Our people work together collaboratively to create a positive impact on the communities and the environments where we work. Our expertise and adaptability is unmatchedand continues to meet the demands of tomorrow to help shape Australia's future.

In addition to working on some fantastic projects, KBR offer s an array of benefits focused on providing our people with a great working environment, continual career development, flexible work arrangements and work/life balance. Our culture, and our genuine focus on our people is a major factor in our success and we want you to be part of our journey.

Typical benefits include:

Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)

Paid professional membership fees

Established support networks for young professionals, with sponsored activit y days, sports and social events.

Weekly lunch club

Employee stock purchase plans

Industry leading salaries, reviewed annually

Salary packaging and Novated lease options available

End of trip facilities

Don't miss out on this opportunity to leave your impact on our society with one of Australia's leading infrastructure businesses. Apply now and follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with all the latest news and job opportunities.

KBR values an inclusive and diverse work environment, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Our hiring decisions are based on the key requirements of each role and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and experiences.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what's right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals.

Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries.

At KBR, We Deliver.

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