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Job Summary
At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world.
Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We’re one global team – 47,000 strong – driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.
Our Environment team helps private and public sector clients in New Zealand and around the world, deliver for their stakeholders while achieving compliance, promoting resilience and reducing, or eliminating, impacts and risks to our communities and our natural environment. We’re listening to clients and the communities we serve to improve lives and livelihoods, and to create sustainable legacies for generations to come.
As a Senior / Principal Environmental Scientist, you will assist with planning, organising, executing, and reporting on contaminated site investigations for projects of varying size and complexity for clients across different industries. With an uncompromising commitment to health and safety, client service and technical excellence, you will be at ease preparing reports, participating in field work, liaising with subcontractors, communicating with clients, preparing tenders, and promoting innovative solutions for your clients.
This role can be based in Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington or Christchurch and we support flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and working from home.
Day to day tasks consist of:
Preliminary and Detailed Site Investigations
Site Validation Reports
Waste Classifications
Site supervision and contractor management
Project Management including invoicing, financial tracking and client delivery
Minimum Requirements
A minimum of 5 years contaminated land experience with a consultancy, council, or similar environment
Technically strong in preliminary and detailed site investigations
Demonstrated experience in contaminated land management, environmental site assessments (preliminary and detailed site investigations) and remediation
Strong field skills including experience sampling and monitoring a variety of media, including soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, soil vapour, indoor air
Experience logging soil bores and installing groundwater monitoring wells via a variety of drilling methods
Ability to supervise and oversee field teams and subcontractors
Detailed technical understanding of current legislation and guidelines, and their practical application
Proven task management and strong communication skills with team members and clients
Strong report writing skills, including ability to evaluate chemical and physio-chemical parameters, evaluate nature and extent of contamination, and draw conclusions
Ability to grasp new concepts quickly, be adaptable and flexible, and contribute individually and within a team environment to the success of our projects
Strong time management skills
Willingness to undertake fieldwork in both the cities and rural locations across New Zealand
Valid full drivers’ licence
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, or earth science
What We Offer
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.
When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts – planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers – leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let’s get started.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
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