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Senior Contaminated Land Specialist

Our company:

With more than 8500 people across five continents and the Pacific region, GHD is one of the world’s leading engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services companies. Committed to the success of our clients and the communities in which we operate, we have an ongoing requirement for high-calibre professionals to join our connected global network.

The role: 

Our Water, Planning and Environment team in Adelaide is growing and we looking for an experienced Senior Contaminated Land Specialist to join us. Agile in approach, you are flexible and thrive on technical and logistical challenges; you provide superior service to clients and develop great relationships. 

You will provide a range of specialist services to clients throughout South Australia and across our national and international network focusing on site contamination assessment and remediation. In addition you will plan, manage and undertake site contamination investigations and studies.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Design, manage and supervise site contamination assessment and remediation programs
• Complete preliminary and detailed site investigations
• Manage and implement sampling programs for soil, soil vapour, groundwater, surface water and waste water
• Manage contracts
• Collect, collate, analyse and interpret sample data
• Report on quality control and quality assurance of sample data
• Prepare a range of site assessment reports

 As the ideal candidate you will have:

• Significant experience in site contamination assessment and remediation including fuel stations
• Familiarity with health risk assessments and fate and transport modelling
• A good understanding of the contaminated land regulatory environment, ideally in South Australia
• Proven experience in leading a high performing team
• Previous experience in managing and delivering a range of projects on time and within budget
• Sound written communication skills with the ability to prepare a range of business documentation to a high standard
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability develop strong relationships
• Tertiary qualifications in environmental sciences or a related field
• The ability to travel to client sites and undertake field work in remote locations as required

A proven commitment to professional development will be highly regarded.

Culture:

Our values based culture fosters gender balance, diversity and acceptance of flexible working arrangements for men and women; it is central to the way we do business. We create a nurturing environment where people are empowered and encouraged to bring their whole-self to work. We support our people achieve their goals through flexible work place practises and a focus on output driven behaviours.

Benefits:

• Staff discounts on selected health insurance, gyms, travel and accommodation
• A generous parental leave policy for both women and men
• Access to an employee assistance program
• A variety of flexible working arrangements
• Access to personalised career development through the GHD Business School
• An inclusive environment that wins awards for workplace diversity

How to apply:

Please ensure you attach a current resume and copy of your relevant qualification(s) to your application. A cover letter is preferred.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Donna Dittmar, Senior Recruitment Advisor SA/NQ on 08 8111 6598.

Shortlisting of this role will commence immediately; GHD reserves the right to remove the advertisement before the closing date.

Applications close 8 July 2017.

GHD does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and is not responsible for any related fees.