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Contaminated Land Scientist

JOB LOCATION /

Adelaide

EXPERIENCE /

APPLICATIONS CLOSE / 

3 - 5 Years

20 DECEMBER 2024

WE ARE EPIC

As a premier environmental consultancy, we merge personal aspirations with professional growth opportunities. Backed by one of the world's foremost environmental services firms, Montrose Environmental, we foster a collaborative team culture aimed at delivering innovative solutions for our clients and the environment.


Join Epic Environmental, where lifestyle meets career excellence, and we prioritise both personal and professional development. Our local roots, supported by global expertise, offer a unique platform for you to thrive. We are currently seeking talented individuals to join our dynamic team who will not only contribute to the delivery of projects in SA, but will also have the opportunity to participate in national projects, with the potential to support projects extending to Asia-Pacific, the US and Canada.


This position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

  • Diverse project opportunities including renewable projects, critical state significant infrastructure projects, property due diligence investigations, transport and defence sites

  • Undertaking site investigations including soil, groundwater, and surface water sampling

  • Planning and conducting field works, including supervision, and engagement with subcontractors and clients

  • Preliminary, targeted, and detailed site investigations, remedial action plans and validation reports, HSE and environment plans

  • Contributing to the preparation of proposals and bids for projects

  • Continuous professional development including career coaching and opportunity to mentor junior team members

Elevate your career in an environment that encourages innovative thinking and continuous growth. If you're ready to take the next step in your professional journey, Epic would love to meet you!


Let's redefine environmental excellence together.

EPIC ESSENTIALS

Our Adelaide office is seeking an enthusiastic scientist with 3-5 years’ experience to join our Contaminated Land Team. You will join a Adelaide based team and will work closely with our national team of over 35 land and water professionals.

We have a strong pipeline of projects across all sectors of the contaminated land industry and are looking to grow our project delivery team. Under the direction of our team leader and senior and principal staff, you will be supported to ‘carve your own journey’ while supporting the delivery of complex contaminated land projects.


Core tasks will include field investigation and data gathering, data interpretation and analysis, proposal writing, audit review, with an emphasis on, literature research, project management, and writing internal and client correspondence, and technical reports.


Epic’s project and client diversity will ensure the successful candidate is introduced to the many exciting elements of environmental consulting. The opportunity will exist to travel to various project locations throughout SA and interstate (particularly NSW, QLD, Vic and NT).

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

To be considered for this position, you will need to possess the following:

  • Tertiary qualifications from a recognised institution

  • 3-5 years’ experience in an environmental consulting role, ideally within contaminated land

  • An enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn new skills and soak up knowledge

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely

  • The ability to collaborate in a team environment and be able to self-motivate

  • The ability to take ownership of and be accountable for the delivery of tasks and projects

  • Experience in supporting key aspects of project management and administration, as well as subcontractor and HSE management

  • Interest and ability to travel to various locations and work outside on diverse and interesting project sites is essential

OUR VALUES

  • We are down to earth

  • We create value for our client

  • We embrace our differences

  • We never stop learning

  • We work together​

  • We leave a positive legacy

EPIC PERKS

  • Work on challenging and rewarding projects across Australia that contribute to better environmental outcomes

  • Purchased leave of up to 10 days, to give you some extra time to rest and refresh

  • Paid primary and secondary carer leave

  • Feel trusted and empowered to take ownership of your projects and provide innovative technical solutions

  • Work in a team with highly skilled, certified, and respected professional consultants

  • Strong commitment to professional development including a structured career coaching, support for further studies, attaining certification and professional memberships working with industry leaders

  • Opportunities to shape not only your career but the direction of the company by involvement in designing and implementing the businesses’ strategic plan

  • Enjoying working in a friendly and welcoming environment with a collaborative team culture that values flexibility and fun

  • Regular social events and activities for team building

  • Salary sacrificing options

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Birthday day off!

Learn more about us!
https://au.linkedin.com/company/epic-environmental-pty-ltd

NEXT STEPS

If you think you are Epic material:

IMPORTANT DETAILS

  • The closing date for this is Friday, 20th December 2024

  • An attractive salary in line with level and experience can be negotiated

  • We appreciate all responses to this advertisement, however please note that only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

  • If you have any questions call 1800 779 363 and ask for Jack Horan for a confidential discussion

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