Principal Consultant

If you are looking for a home for the best years of your career, where you can contribute to a dynamic and growing innovative firm, tackle challenging project work, and collaborate with industry recognised professionals, Geosyntec is the place for you Our well-established, diverse, and growing office in beautiful** Sydney, Australia** is seeking an exceptional **Site Investigation & Remediation Principal Consultant** who can lead and contribute to innovative and challenging projects, including the financial and technical evaluation, design, permitting, and construction stages. Our client base includes a diverse mix of industrial, institutional, and governmental clients.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. We operate under a sell-manage-do culture, and so we expect that you’d work on challenging technical projects while leveraging your existing knowledge and experience to help Geosyntec expand its current practices and capabilities through business development and client management.

Some of the key responsibilities for this position include:

- Project direction, including planning and overseeing investigation and remediation projects, groundwater treatment design, trouble shooting and optimisation of treatment systems, budgeting and budget management, adherence to schedule, quality, client satisfaction, and profitability;
- Management and mentoring of junior to mid-level staff;
- Work plan development, and report writing including CEnvP- SC support;
- Preparing technical reports, letters, memoranda, plans, specifications, and proposals;
- Reviewing and managing written document production; and
- Preparing for and participating in meetings with clients, regulatory personnel, and other parties.

Here are some other things you should know about this position:

- **Training**: This position requires white card, asbestos awareness and first aid training, paid for by the firm. We also offer professional development opportunities including technical conferences, in-house seminars, webinars, and mentoring, that allow our professionals to build the technical and business skills necessary to become successful consultants.
- **Overnight travel**: Up to 10%

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec’s culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will help integrate you into Geosyntec’s culture as you advance to this next stage of your career. Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual’s own performance and initiative.

Other benefits include:

- Brand new office space with easy access to public transport
- Hybrid work model
- Share options
- Bonus pool
- Participation at global training sessions
- Social activities
- Membership to industry associations

**EDUCATION AND LICENSURE**
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering, geology, environmental science or a related field. (required)
- Postgraduate qualifications. (preferred)
- Certified Environmental Practitioner - Site Contamination. (required)

**SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS**
- A minimum of 10 years (15+ preferred) years of direct environmental consulting experience in the Sydney marketplace; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
- Detailed understanding National and State regulations and guidelines. (required)
- Strong financial acumen. (required)
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. (required)
- Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
- Successful business development track record. (required)
- Demonstrated success in the development and management of clients. (required)
- Proven leadership skills. (required)
- Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
- Valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

**CULTURE/EEO STATEMENT**

Geosyntec strives to hire and retain the best and brightest people in their fields. We look for exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities, plus the passion for technical excellence and quality. We seek individuals with leadership potential, a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and the desire to build a long and rewarding career with a growing firm.

Geosyntec is a great place to build a career. If you're looking for an exciting place to work, a place with challenging and rewarding projects, and a place that has been nationally recognized for its employees' quality of life, technical expertise, and business success, then Geosyntec may be the place for you. You can learn more about careers and employment at Geosyntec by visiting

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