Senior Associate, Contaminated Land Management

3 days ago

Sydney NSW, Australia WSP Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Work options: Hybrid

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Lead the future of contaminated land consultancy in Sydney.

With one of the largest teams in the region and a strong pipeline for , we're growing, and we're looking for an Associate to Senior Associate-level expert in contaminated land and groundwater to join us.

You'll work on high-impact contaminated sites and remediation projects leading full lifecycle site assessments and shaping strategy, innovation, and client engagement.

What you'll do:

  • Lead complex projects and mentor a high-performing team
  • Drive technical excellence and market growth
  • Build strong client relationships and sector strategies
  • Collaborate across disciplines and our global network

About you

Previous consultancy experience is required.

You will have deep experience in providing technical leadership and strategic advice to clients while leading multiple high-profile projects, with significant experience overseeing field programs.

In addition, you bring the following experience and attributes:

  • Exceptional understanding of the structure and application of the NSW contaminated land regulatory framework
  • Experience in leading subcontractors on multiple sites in both assessment and remediation activities
  • Competent in identifying and managing risk on substantial projects
  • Experience in managing, tracking and meeting client funding and related targets
  • Proven ability in building the client-centricity capability of others and transferring expertise within an organisation
  • Experience in developing and implementing major/strategic client relationship plans
  • Compelling leadership style with the ability to inspire, motivate, encourage and influence others through a socially impactful style

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP's collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we've designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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