Senior Contaminated Land Scientist

AECOM is seeking a Senior Contaminated Land Scientist to join their Geosciences and Remediation Services team in Canberra, Australia. This full-time hybrid role involves working on challenging environmental projects across various sectors, combining fieldwork and office tasks. The successful candidate will conduct site investigations, perform due diligence, manage data, develop remedial action plans, supervise contractors, and deliver projects from procurement to closeout, contributing to AECOM's mission of delivering a better world.

Must Have

• Conduct preliminary and detailed site investigations including preparation, sampling and reporting
• Perform due diligence assessments
• Manage data and produce digital reports
• Develop remedial action plans and site validation reports
• Conduct supervision of sub-contractors and remediation contractors during remediation work
• Delivery of contaminated land projects from procurement through to closeout

Good to Have

• Experience in the delivery of contaminated land and/or environmental related projects
• Proficiency in site investigations including sampling for soil, soil vapour, surface water and groundwater
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with data management software (ESDAT/Equis)
• Strong subcontractor management experience, including experience in the oversight of remediation design and delivery projects
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering or earth science

Perks & Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements (alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing, hybrid)
• Option to purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Ability to swap public holidays
• Continuous learning and growth (lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave)
• Global career opportunities

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

“Being trusted and inspired, being given opportunities to grow, open communication and inclusiveness. All of these make company culture unique and are why I enjoy working at AECOM!” - Lee Taylor, Workgroup Lead - Geosciences and Remediation Services, Brisbane, QLD

Come grow with us.

AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

How you’ll make a difference

As a Contaminated Land Consultant, you will join our Geosciences and Remediation Services team, which is part of the broader environment team at AECOM. The role involves working on challenging projects in a range of sectors, with a mix of fieldwork and office work. You will be given the opportunity to work on both local and interstate client sites, collaborating with internal teams, subcontractors and clients.

• Conduct preliminary and detailed site investigations including preparation, sampling and reporting
• Perform due diligence assessments
• Manage data and produce digital reports
• Develop remedial action plans and site validation reports
• Conduct supervision of sub-contractors and remediation contractors during remediation work
• Delivery of contaminated land projects from procurement through to closeout

Qualifications

The qualities that help you thrive

The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply, all applications will be considered.

• Experience in the delivery of contaminated land and/or environmental related projects
• Proficiency in site investigations including sampling for soil, soil vapour, surface water and groundwater
• Strong communication skills and experience with data management software (ESDAT/Equis)
• Strong subcontractor management experience, including experience in the oversight of remediation design and delivery projects
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering or earth science
• Willingness to work remotely and an open driver's licence and ability to obtain Defence security clearance are essential

Additional Information

Why you’ll love working with us

Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options

• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year
• Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better
• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, additional health or mental health needs, and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in, and the role may close earlier than expected, so if this opportunity sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.