Principal Environmental Scientist

11 hours ago

Greater Adelaide SA, Australia Fyfe Company, LLC Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Fyfe is a multi-disciplinary consultancy providing comprehensive engineering, environmental, planning, and surveying services throughout Australia. Fyfe work with a wide range of clients in the Infrastructure, Property and Energy & Resources sectors to provide high quality, commercially pragmatic solutions with a strong focus on client service and delivery.

Our national environment group is looking to appoint a Principal Environmental Scientist to join our Adelaide team.

You will have extensive industry experience and a strong understanding of contaminated land principals and local regulatory compliance. You may be a generalist or specialise in a particular area of site contamination consulting such as remediation, auditing, hydrogeology, risk assessment etc. While the role can be tailored to the individual, key activities may include project direction/management, client management, staff training and mentoring staff, project and office support nationally, business development, proposal preparation, technical input and report reviews.

Requirements

A tertiary degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Environmental Management or related qualification

  • Demonstrated ability to work directly with clients and other key stakeholders to ensure thorough environmental advice and successful project delivery
  • Experience in a similar position
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong team player
  • Experience in training and mentoring staff

Strong commitment to workplace health and safety

What you will love about Fyfe

At Fyfe we value our people and clients. We are passionate about what we do, with a culture built on respect, integrity, and the delivery of value. This is achieved through an inclusive management style where we support and grow our people throughout their career.

Aligned to contemporary work practices and individual circumstances, Fyfe offers flexible working conditions and has partnered with several corporate entities to offer benefits to staff. We have an active social club across sporting and cultural activities.

With 14 offices nationally, staff are encouraged to tap into the wealth of knowledge that we have, welcoming information sharing and troubleshooting among colleagues. Fyfe encourages a collaborative, innovative and proactive approach to projects.

With this highly regarded role, Fyfe offers the opportunity to become a shareholder.

Benefits

  • Be part of a close-knit national team
  • Competitive salary
  • Opportunity of equity at Fyfe and celebrate in our successes
  • Workplace flexibility
  • Employee benefits scheme
  • Support and contribute to the candidates continued Professional Development (CPD)

How to Apply

If you feel that now is as good a time to make a change or even want to chat about what this opportunity could mean for you, we encourage you to apply

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Please note, agency applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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