Principal Environmental Consultant

11 hours ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ACRWORLD Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About The Business
This well-established Australian environmental consultancy is expanding its service offering within Contaminated Land Management across the East Coast. With a strong reputation for delivering technical excellence across occupational hygiene, environmental management, and hazardous materials, the business is now looking to build a specialist team in this space.

They are known for their supportive, collaborative culture, flexibility, and commitment to safety and sustainability. You'll join a growing team with a national footprint and a genuine focus on professional development, innovation, and quality client outcomes.

The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Principal Consultant (Contaminated Land Management) to take a leading role in developing and delivering contaminated land projects across infrastructure, industrial, and resource sectors.

You'll be instrumental in establishing and growing the CLM capability in Queensland, with a focus on both technical delivery and business development. This position suits someone who is commercially astute, technically confident, and motivated by the opportunity to build and mentor a team in a growth phase.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage Preliminary and Detailed Site Investigations (PSI/DSI)
  • Develop Remediation Action Plans (RAPs) and Site Management Plans (SMPs)
  • Conduct soil, groundwater, and vapour assessments
  • Provide guidance on waste classification and disposal
  • Undertake human health and ecological risk assessments
  • Prepare and review technical reports aligned with NEPM and state regulatory frameworks
  • Liaise with clients, regulators, auditors, and project stakeholders
  • Contribute to business development, identifying opportunities and expanding client relationships
  • Mentor and develop junior consultants, fostering a culture of collaboration and quality

About You:
You are an experienced and driven environmental professional who enjoys balancing hands-on project delivery with leadership and business growth. You thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment and are looking for a role where your input genuinely shapes the direction of the business.

You Will Ideally Have

  • Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, or similar
  • Solid knowledge of QLD EPA requirements and NEPM / ASC NEPM frameworks
  • Professional accreditation (or working towards) such as CEnvP Site Contamination Specialist or CPEng
  • Proven experience leading complex CLM projects
  • Excellent reporting, analytical, and client communication skills
  • A proactive approach to client engagement and business development
  • Experience mentoring or managing junior staff
  • A valid driver's licence and willingness to travel occasionally to regional or remote sites

What's On Offer Our Client Offers

  • Be part of a growing environmental division with genuine leadership opportunity
  • Shape the development of a new Contaminated Land team in Queensland
  • Work on diverse and technically challenging projects across multiple sectors
  • Enjoy flexible work arrangements and a supportive culture that values work-life balance
  • Access career progression pathways and ongoing professional development
  • Join a company that values technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation

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