Environmental Scientist

1 month ago


Brisbane, Queensland, Australia KBR Full time

Title:

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 we 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 portfolio 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:

  • Conduct environmental impact assessments in varied environments and carry out technical environmental projects
  • 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 matters to support KBR's local and national infrastructure projects, with a focus on Transport, Maritime and Defence market sectors
  • Develop and author approval applications to meet local, state and federal planning legislation
  • Learn, understand and apply Commonwealth, State and Local legislation, policies, and guidelines to your project deliverables
  • Develop solutions to achieve improved environmental and sustainability outcomes on KBR's projects
  • Contribute to proposals and bids for securing new and ongoing work
  • Manage client relationships
  • Produce high quality reports and deliverables

Who are you?

This is a great role with genuine opportunity for growth. We want to attract individuals who are seeking a change to be involved in large, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. You are driven to apply and expand your environmental and sustainability skills. You are someone who enjoys coaching and or managing junior staff.

You are also willing to lead and carryout field work, at times in remote locations and train junior staff in fieldwork practice.

Other requirements:

  • Graduate or postgraduate qualifications in environmental science , environmental planning or other relevant discipline
  • Previous experience working within an environmental consultancy
  • Proven capability in authoring professional reports and deliverables
  • 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
  • Comfortable meeting and presenting to clients
  • Technical proficient in management and interpretation of field data
  • Experience using GIS software is 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 projects for our clients with excellence 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 unmatched and continues to meet the demands of tomorrow to help shape Australia's future.

See what life at KBR looks like from our employees by copy and pasting this link into your browser:

In addition to working on some fantastic projects, KBR offers 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 activity days, sports and social events.
  • Weekly lunch club
  • Employee stock purchase plans
  • Industry leading salaries, reviewed annually
  • Salary packaging and Novated lease options available
  • Life/Health insurance discounts
  • 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.

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