Senior to Principal Environmental Scientist / Engineer

📍 Sydney | 🌏 Global Consultancy | 🌱 Sustainable Projects Global consultancy offering strong career growthHigh-performing team delivering complex, sustainable projectsFlexible and collaborative work environment About SMEC Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with exceptional people. At SMEC, a member of the SJ Group, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to iconic projects alongside industry-leading professionals. Our teams challenge boundaries and look beyond the immediate project scope to help shape a more sustainable future. With a strong global footprint, we support career growth through exposure to diverse, meaningful work and experienced leadership. Our Infrastructure Business Our success is built on long-term client relationships and a deep understanding of their needs. We provide end-to-end solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide, delivering sustainable outcomes across the full project lifecycle. The Opportunity Our high-performing Environment team continues to grow, supported by a strong pipeline of projects across health, schools, transport, contaminated land, environmental studies, dams & hydropower, and energy transition. We are seeking a Senior to Principal Environmental Scientist / Engineer (Contaminated Land) to join our Sydney team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced professional to lead the delivery of complex contaminated land projects, provide technical leadership, mentor emerging professionals, and contribute to the continued growth of our Environmental business. You’ll be supported by experienced technical and project leaders and will play a key role in delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver complex contaminated land investigations, assessments, and remediation projectsProvide technical leadership and oversight of high-quality interpretive reportingManage project budgets, schedules, resources, and client expectationsDevelop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, regulators, and stakeholdersIdentify and pursue new business opportunities and contribute to proposal developmentMentor and support the development of junior and mid-level environmental professionalsCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams across major infrastructure, energy, water, and resource projectsProvide strategic advice on contaminated land, PFAS, hazardous materials, and environmental risk management About You Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related disciplineCertified Environmental Practitioner8+ years’ experience in contaminated land, PFAS, and hazardous materialsWell-developed report writing skills with excellent attention to detailExcellent communication and stakeholder engagement skillsProven ability to work within multidisciplinary teamsStrong project and time management capabilitiesWillingness to travel for short-term fieldwork assignmentsCurrent driver’s licence and ability to undertake field-based work What We Offer Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balanceExposure to a diverse and ethical client baseMentorship from industry leadersStructured professional development programs and study supportNational and international career pathwaysAdditional purchased leave and annual “Celebration Day” leaveGenerous parental leave (primary and secondary carers)Wellbeing initiatives and support programs How To Apply All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts. For a Confidential Discussion, Please Contact Helen Kruimel 📧 helen.kruimel@smec.com 📞 0460 410 225 All recruitment activities are managed through our Recruitment & Talent team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!