Environmental Scientist – Site Investigation & Risk Assessment

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Environmental Scientist – Site Investigation & Risk Assessment. Terms and conditions vacancy

• multiple career paths, both local and global
• flexible working options
• strong team atmosphere & a professional and collaborative culture

As part of the continued growth and innovation of our Site Investigation & Risk Assessment (SIRA) Service. ERM has an opportunity for an experienced candidate to join our global consulting firm as an Environmental Scientist in Sydney and become a true business leader in an organisation with Sustainability at its heart.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

This is an opportunity for a Consultant looking to further his/her career in a global environmental/social leader that aims to lead the field in sustainability consulting. A career as an ERM Employee is unique. Our model offers unparalleled opportunities for Consultants with ambition, vision and proven expertise, providing:

• Unique Career Growth & Learning Opportunities in a Global Environment
• Culture of working for an organisation with “Sustainability at its heart” and a company that promotes environmental awareness within the community through the ERM Foundation
• Diversified Environmental, Health and Safety Exposure across industries and locations
• Opportunities to be involved in collaboration across borders
• Our people are outstanding, our workplace is energized! And we continuously strive to be the preferred place for environmental and other professionals to build meaningful and rewarding careers.

ROLE PROFILE:

To support the successful delivery of ERM projects and objectives by:

• Project managing contaminated land projects through planning and delivering field works through budget/task management;
• Supporting project managers on larger contaminated land projects through planning and delivering site management and/or budget/task management;
• Designing, implementing and reporting environmental site assessments. Including supervision of complex field activities, such as groundwater bore installation, development and monitoring, tank removal works, and soil investigations;
• Reviewing health and safety documentation for site works;
• Providing completed tasks and inputs into elements of projects and/or proposals;
• Building effective working relationships with clients, project teams, disciplines and business units;
• Understanding ERM's focus sectors, technical communities, products and services; and
• Assisting project teams to meet business financial targets, overall project budget and schedule, client satisfaction/expectations, and internal and contract requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (relevant earth sciences, environmental science or environmental engineering);
• Minimum 5 years environmental consulting experience;
• High appreciation and understanding of Health & Safety requirements while undertaking environmental field works;
• Experience in managing and supervising drilling subcontractors in the field;
• Fieldwork experience involving environmental data collection (soil and water);
• Experience in project delivery and project management (highly desirable);
• Safety Training including Construction Induction Card and HAZWOPER Equivalent Training (highly desirable);
• Proven report writing skills;
• Exceptional relationship building skills;
• Willingness to work on projects throughout Australia and New Zealand, if necessary, for various periods of time; and
• Authorisation to work in Australia

About ERM

Environmental Resources Management (ERM) is a leading global provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting services and sustainability related services. We have more than 4,500 people in over 40 countries and territories working out of more than 160 offices. ERM is committed to providing a service that is consistent, professional and of the highest quality to create value for our clients. 

We have worked with many of the Global Fortune 500 companies delivering innovative solutions for business and selected government clients helping them understand and manage the sustainability challenges that the world is increasingly facing