Associate Environmental Scientist - Contaminated LandAt Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
When it comes to environmental consulting, we see the world as our greatest resource. That's why clients trust Jacobs to help solve their most complex environmental challenges and opportunities. We partner with government agencies, municipalities, private sector companies, and leading environmental organisations to deliver proven industry expertise on new infrastructure, sustainability, and environmental initiatives around the globe. With a strong pipeline of work in Australia and New Zealand, we currently have an exciting opportunity in Northern Territory for an Associate Environmental Scientist to join our Contaminated Land Assessment and Remediation Section.
As an Associate Environmental Scientist, you will take an active role in leading the delivery of projects. This will include technical guidance for more junior staff in supporting the successful execution of field sampling programs and contamination assessment report writing. You will seek to provide mentoring to more junior staff in relation to the broad skills required of a consultant, both technical and softer skills. You will take an active role in business development, responsible for building client relationships that secure repeat work and new work that supports your own personal pipeline as well as that of others in the team. More specifically, this role will include the following tasks:
Planning and execution of moderate to complex projects, providing technical guidance to support others, as well as performing project management and client-facing roles where appropriate.In-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework and technical elements of the contaminated land sector within your State or Territory, and familiarity with corresponding elements in other regions.Leading simple and moderately complex pursuits and providing support as a bid team member for more complex opportunities.Collaborating with other Sections to help deliver successful project outcomes for our clients and supporting the broader section by providing informal leadership.Here's what you'll need
You'll need a tertiary qualification in either Environmental Science/Engineering, Geology, or Hydrogeology, but just as important will be your personal attributes. You'll be committed to improving the world we live in, seizing the environmental challenges that we all face, and coming up with solutions that will benefit generations to come.
Relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Geology, Earth Sciences, and professional or consultancy experience.Extensive work experience in consulting is advantageous, particularly within the field of contaminated land assessment, or prior involvement in preparing technical reports.An appreciation of other environmental consultancy disciplines e.g., ecology, hydrogeology, hydrology, soil science, and cultural heritage would be advantageous.Proven ability to deliver complex projects on time and within budget while leading and motivating teams to exceed client expectations.Experience in providing training and mentorship to junior staff while offering substantial project management support to the team.Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and familiarity with videoconferencing practices.Strong attention to detail and an appetite to learn and develop technical skills relevant to contaminated land assessment.Jacobs. A world where you can. At Jacobs, we support your personal life and career journeys. From our inclusive employee networks to our positive mental health champions, we're committed to driving a culture of caring where you can be you. With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we've gone beyond traditional ways of working to help you uncover a working arrangement that delivers the flexibility, tools, and space to maximize your potential.
We're an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Jacobs aims to provide cultural safety at our interviews. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are invited to nominate a cultural representative to participate on the interview panel; please let your recruiter know in your application.
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