Senior Contaminated Land Specialist

Senior Contaminated Land Specialist – Newcastle, Sydney or Central Coast.

Are you an experienced contaminated land professional ready to take your career to the next level? Do you want to be part of a well-resourced and experienced contaminated land management team that values its people and their careers? Do you want to help grow the business while ensuring technical excellence of deliverables?

If you have the drive and desire to work for a growing global organisation focused on connecting the best people to the best work, then we want to hear from you!

The Opportunity

Reporting to the New South Wales Contaminated Land Management Team Manager, you will assume a technical leadership role primarily for NSW with opportunities to support other teams nationally for the right candidate. You will be managing or providing technical input to a variety of contaminated land management and regulatory compliance projects, working within a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers and business development professionals.

The following key responsibilities will be expected from a candidate considered for this role:

• Technical direction of contaminated land proposals and reports, including peer review and co-authoring of more complex deliverables.
• Project Management of a portfolio of contaminated land assessment and remediation projects, whilst providing oversight to a team of project managers.
• Provide development and mentoring opportunities for the contaminated land management group to expand skills and technical capabilities.
• Client Account Manager (CAM) for select strategic NSW clients to ensure repeat business and revenue growth.
• Expand the current NSW backlog of work within the contaminated land management team, by actively participating in cross selling and client pursuit activities.

About You

You will have demonstrated experience in the technical delivery of a variety of contaminated land assessment and remediation projects across a range of market sectors for both public and private clients. Applicants should possess an in-depth knowledge and practical application of National and State Contaminated Land Management Regulations and Guidance, including UPSS and Development Approvals. You will have a successful track record of leading contaminated land projects through the planning approvals process to achieve practicable remediation outcomes and final validation, whilst satisfying consent conditions and gaining Regulatory/Site Auditor approval. Previous experience of working within a team of contaminated land professionals within a multi-disciplinary consultancy, requiring close collaboration with engineering and environmental professionals.

Desired Attributes/Credentials

• A relevant degree in environmental engineering or environmental science.
• Extensive experience (minimum 10 years) in the environmental consulting industry.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex contaminated land assessment and remediation projects. Previous experience in tendering and working on complex Defence projects will be highly regarded.
• Exceptional verbal communication, technical report writing and peer review skills.
• Demonstrated health and safety leadership.
• Industry recognition through certification, accreditation and/or active participation in related industry associations. CEnvP Site Contamination Specialist certification, or current progression towards this, will be considered
• A track record of winning repeat work with clients, or developing business with new clients, will be considered favourably.

Who is Kleinfelder?

Kleinfelder Australia is an environmental and geotechnical consulting firm providing professional and technical services for land contamination and remediation, geotechnical services, environmental planning and approvals, ecology, heritage services, land rehabilitation, bushfire planning and design.

Kleinfelder Australia, as part of the global Kleinfelder Group, an environmental, engineering and science-based consulting firm, can utilise the experience of over 3,000 employees globally. With almost 100 staff operating across Australia, we deliver our projects with local and international experience across multiple disciplinary lines.

What Kleinfelder can offer

We’re a team of collaborative, supportive, and passionate environmental professionals who prioritise work-life balance with flexible working options. We promote and support this so our team members can succeed in their careers whilst also having time to achieve their personal goals and interests.

Kleinfelder offers many benefits to ensure your rewarded and respected for the part you play in the success of the business. These include but are not limited to:

• Highly competitive salary packages,
• Company Paid Parental Leave,
• Purchase an extra two weeks of annual leave per year,
• Australia day/public holiday swap,
• Reward and recognition programs including bonuses,
• Paid overtime, (as per the Kleinfelder Overtime Policy),
• Access to our health and wellness initiatives (e.g., Employee Assistance Program, reimbursed flu shots etc.),
• Professional career and technical development programs incl.: Graduate, Leadership, Project Management, and formal mentoring program. Study assistance also available.
• Opportunities to participate Corporate Social Responsibilities (volunteering, charity, community support, RAP Committee),
• Professional membership support,
• Professional, friendly, and supportive team environment and culture.

Kleinfelder prides itself with being an equal opportunity employer where we value and celebrate diversity and inclusion. We encourage individuals from all cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to be part of our organisation and apply.

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for, and require any further information, please email our HR team: HR_SupportAU@kleinfelder.com. Please apply by 10^th of December 2024.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews will commence with eligible candidates. Note: Role may be filled prior to the closing date.

To be eligible for this position you must have unrestricted legal work rights to work in Australia.

Kleinfelder will be managing this process and applications from third party recruiters will not be accepted.