Principal Consultant

4 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia SRK Consulting Full time
Principal Consultant (Environmental Geochemistry)

The Role

We are looking for a talented Principal Environmental Geochemist who has a passion for problem-solving, mentoring, and continued career development.

Our ideal candidate will have at least 10+ years of relevant experience, specialising in geochemical and materials characterisation studies and water quality assessments, with a proven track-record in project management.

You will be working alongside a diverse group of colleagues including those from the environmental geochemistry, hydrogeology, tailings engineering, mining engineering and mine closure teams. A can-do attitude, passion for technical excellence, and desire to be part of a close-knit team that delivers impactful outcomes will stand you in good stead.

This position will be based out of our Perth office. Migration and relocation support may be considered for the successful candidate.

As a Principal Environmental Geochemist with SRK:

You can expect to be providing specialised consulting services to our clients locally and internationally. You will use your detailed technical knowledge and experience to provide timely advice, recommendations, and project work to our clients, across a wide range of commodities and projects.

Professionally, you will be expected to share your knowledge through your leadership and mentoring skills to grow the careers of more junior team members.

You will have the ability to effectively engage and manage client relationships as well as develop new clients and nurture future relationships though your professional abilities and team offering.

Personally, you will join a diverse and passionate organisation where you can drive your own growth and really shape your career.

Our successful candidate will have:
Tertiary qualification in Geology, Geochemistry, Environmental Science or engineering discipline with related experience (e.g. Chemical Engineering). Relevant professional experience (10+ years) in geochemical characterisation of mine wastes, mineral waste management and water quality assessments. Previous consulting experience. Relevant Masters or PhD highly regarded. Field work experience including drilling supervision and geological logging, test pit logging and sampling (soils, water, geological samples). Experience in the design and implementation of field and laboratory investigations to support geochemical assessments. Experience managing static and kinetic geochemical laboratory programs, and processing and interpreting laboratory data. Developed practical mineral waste management plans and management solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment. Previous project management and business development experience. Language fluency in English including the ability to prepare high quality technical reports.Willingness to travel for project work (domestic/international and possibly to remote locations).
Additional desirable experience includes:
Geochemical modelling (e.g. PHREEQC, Geochemists Workbench). Experience of the management of large datasets, including data within geological databases and mining block models. Previous experience of geological 3D modelling software (Leapfrog, Vulcan) and dynamic probabilistic software (GoldSim). Relevant professional registrations or memberships.
In return for considering a future with us, we offer:
Professional development, flexible working and educational support, including opportunities to work with colleagues from other SRK practices overseas. An excellent renumeration package, including rewarding performance bonus, and an opportunity to purchase shares in the company at both the local and global level; the SRK Group is an independent group, owned by its employees. A diversity of projects and clients, and collaboration with other discipline areas to develop your skills and experience, within a non-hierarchical, technically-focused consulting environment.
Confidential discussions are available for suitably experienced candidates. Discussions and general enquiries about this opportunity should be directed to the People Team at SRK on , or email us at

We thank recruitment agencies for their interest, however we do not wish to be contacted regarding this role.

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