Senior Consultant, Occupational Hygiene and HazMat

Are you ready to be part of a global leader in engineering professional services? At WSP, we’re seeking a Senior Consultant to join our team of intelligent and collaborative Changemakers. Make significant contributions to iconic projects that shape the future while enhancing your own career.

Role Overview: 

As a Senior Consultant in Occupational Hygiene and Hazardous Materials at WSP, you’ll play a pivotal role in enhancing the capabilities and reputation of our Environmental consulting team. Your responsibilities will include leading and influencing projects across various sectors, with a focus on occupational hygiene, hazardous materials management, and environmental health and safety risks.

Responsibilities:

• Spearhead the development of innovative and sustainable solutions in occupational hygiene and hazardous materials management, driving excellence within the team.
• Lead the successful delivery of complex projects, ensuring comprehensive assessment and management of occupational and environmental health risks.
• Provide high-level technical and strategic advice for clients, ensuring compliance and safety standards across all project phases.
• Cultivate and strengthen client relationships, driving project delivery and business development strategies.
• Oversee technical project delivery, ensuring effective management of occupational hygiene and HazMat risks while maintaining the highest quality and safety standards.
• Assume a leadership role in project management, focusing on achieving desired outcomes for key clients and securing repeat business through exceptional service.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to a team of professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared responsibilities.
• Demonstrate leadership, decision-making, and mentoring skills to support the development of team members across all levels.
• Establish and maintain a track record and reputation of achievement, particularly in delivering comprehensive occupational hygiene and HazMat solutions through all project phases.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Interest in attaining professional certifications, such as Certified Occupational Hygienist (COH) or equivalent.
• Licenced Asbestos Assessor or ability to obtain
• Bring extensive experience in occupational hygiene and hazardous materials management, including a proven track record in leadership roles.
• Showcase comprehensive expertise in assessing and managing occupational health and safety risks, with proficiency in developing and implementing strategic solutions.
• Exhibit a strong project management background with a history of successfully leading projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain a highly motivated and innovative approach, committed to excellence and best practices in occupational hygiene and environmental management.
• Possess strong client relationship skills, with experience in client engagement, business development, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.

About WSP: WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia. We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future ReadyTM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At WSP, we encourage curiosity and celebrate different perspectives. With access to global scale and reach, you’ll connect with the brightest minds in the field to make the best work of your life. Join us, and discover new ways to grow.