Senior Contamination Investigation ConsultantHybrid

About Us 

pitt&sherry is an Australian-owned engineering and environmental consultancy. Since 1963, we have been delivering engineering and environmental consulting, advisory and project management services throughout Australia. With seven offices throughout Australia our team work on projects that transform and improve the lives of ordinary Australians every day. 

The Opportunity: 

• Involved in all stages of the asset/project life cycle including site history reviews, site contamination assessments, remediation and reporting, baseline reporting, field sampling and monitoring programs, decommissioning and closure plans.
• Collaborate with principal team members to identify and manage project risks.
• Work autonomously to adapt and solve potential problems as needed to optimise delivery.
• Tailor project to meet clients specific requirements.
• Exposure to different sectors including linear infrastructure, energy, renewable energy, industrial and manufacturing, utilities and resources.

What you bring: 

• Tertiary qualified in environmental planning, environmental science, engineering, or a related discipline. 
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in contaminated land services, preferably in consulting, industry, or construction.
• Good experience with field work and sampling a range of media.
• Experience in sourcing, collating and interpreting environmental and contaminated land information.
• Experience with, or demonstrated capacity to prepare:
• site history reviews
• site contamination assessments
• remediation programs and reports
• field sampling and monitoring programs
• decommissioning and closure plans
• other related statutory technical documentation
• Excellent written and verbal skills (presentation of concise, strong arguments that can be understood by both Regulators and the public).
• Knowledge of environmental and contamination related regulations, policies, codes and standards including State-specific
• Having confidence to identify and find solutions to potential issues or challenges.
• Ability to organise and undertake field work in Tasmania.
• Valid driver’s licence
• Experience with GIS would be beneficial

Why join us: 

• We're a friendly bunch who are passionate about our work. This role is a great opportunity for someone who’s looking to join us during an exciting time of transformation. 
• We’re advocates for flexible working practices, most of our team split their time between working from home and the office. Genuine work/life balance is important to us and we invest in the development of our people. 
• Supportive and collaborative team environment 
• A market competitive remuneration package and additional benefits. 

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

We welcome and encourage applications from a diverse background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature workers, LGBTI+ people and people from different cultural backgrounds. 

“We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant”