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The demand for land is rising. As greenfield sites become scarce, there is a need to rehabilitate existing sites for new uses. In dealing with the impact of site contamination while mitigating potential risks to human health and the environment, we are prioritising sustainable long-term solutions.
To support us on this journey, we’re looking for an Associate and Principal level hires to join our Contaminated Land Management (CLM) team in Melbourne. We are open to both full-time and part-time arrangements.
What you’ll do
You will collaborate with talented professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready site investigation, environmental due diligence, portfolio assessment and advisory and remediation planning to help rehabilitate or repurpose existing or derelict mining, petroleum contaminated sites, as well as government sector assets for new uses.
You will balance technical work, staff development and work-winning in VIC, with the support of a well-established multi-disciplinary Environmental services business.
Our recent projects include:
- University of Melbourne – environmental assessment and remediation of the complex former Holden site in Port Melbourne, to support redevelopment of this prize location as a future learning campus
- Orica Australia – environmental assessment, probabilistic cost and volume modelling, and soil and groundwater remediation to support Audit of the two main Orica sites in Victoria: Yarraville and Deer Park
- Viva Energy – geotechnical and environmental assessment, environmental management and compliance, boundary containment system operation and maintenance, contamination management and operations environmental services
- Victorian rail and road infrastructure projects – client and contractor-side geotechnical and environmental site assessment services for multiple projects
- Property Development – acquisition due-diligence, duty to manage/general environmental duty, environmental assessment for development, pre-development remediation and construction support to numerous clients
Our project pipeline is strong with increasing work in the aviation and airports space (national and international airline and airport clients), Government and Commonwealth project sites (Defence and Airservices, among others) as well as remote and mine-swing works interstate.
About you
The successful candidate will be a natural connector and a problem solver with a powerful team spirit.
You will typically have a minimum of 7-10 years of experience in assessing site contamination and overseeing remediation programs.
You will also bring the following skills and attributes:
- Excellence in client delivery
- Technical excellence in the Contaminated Sites discipline, specifically broad knowledge of soil contaminants, remediation strategies, site sampling technique, investigation and remediation technologies for groundwater, soil and gas, etc.
- Understanding of local regulations pertaining to the management of contaminated sites
- Project Management skills
- Some team leadership experience, including in developing and attracting talent to achieve growth – or at least a desire to mentor and train junior staff and grow local business
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 Ready projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
At WSP, we want you to embrace your curiosity and work in a culture celebrating 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.
To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.
Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.
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- Published on 17 Apr 2024, 1:06 AM