Senior Environmental Scientist - Hydrogeology

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Senior Environmental Scientist - Hydrogeology. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Join our high performing Contamination and Environmental Management team
• Flexible working environment including hours & locations
• Work on high profile projects and grow your career

Who we are

GHD is one of the world’s leading engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services companies with an established reputation for innovation in major environmental projects. 

The Team & Role

GHD’s Sydney Contamination & Environmental Management team comprises of 35 key professionals based in Sydney metro and regional NSW.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Environmental Hydrogeologist with proven project management skills. Your activities will be focussed around delivering high quality technical solutions to our clients and include: planning, co-ordination and implementation of hydrogeological investigations and designs related primarily to the environmental sector and contaminated land.

Preferred background and experience:

• Groundwater gauging, logging and sampling in accordance with relevant Australian and international standards
• Establishment and maintenance of hydrogeological databases and development of conceptual hydrogeological models
• Numerical groundwater modelling experience
• Assessment and analysis of technical data, including the use of computer-based applications for data storage and assessment
• Supervision of technical staff and subcontractors e.g. drillers, laboratories
• Project management and preparation of budgets, work programs, technical submission and reports
• Liaison with clients and assistance with the development of the GHD’s hydrogeological services
• Preparation of proposal and registrations of interest for projects containing hydrogeological components

About you

We are seeking a highly motivated person with:

• Well-developed interpersonal skills: A strong team player who builds rapport with both internal & external stakeholders
• A focus on client service excellence
• The commitment to deliver high quality and technically robust project outcomes
• Ability to work under pressure to tight timeframes and within budgets
• Well-developed problem-solving skills, sound judgement and decisiveness
• A sound understanding of hydrogeology, with a minimum of a Bachelor degree majoring in hydrogeology, or geology with preference for relevant post-graduate training.
• The ability to undertake field investigations, sometimes in remote field locations including: drilling and test pumping supervision; data collection; visual soil and rock classification; and the preparation of bore logs.

• Effective communication skills, particularly in the preparation of technical reports.

• Previous consulting experience, and project exposure related to Environmental assessments and contaminated land investigations; mining operations; groundwater assessment & supply; or geological & groundwater modelling skills would be an advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor degree majoring in hydrogeology, or geology with preference for relevant post-graduate training.

What we offer

At GHD, we focus on empowering and growing talented, career-oriented people through professional development and career opportunities.

We support our people to work flexibly, understanding that work life balance in a diverse and inclusive workforce is key to our people’s happiness and success.
Our industry-leading flexible work programs and family-friendly practices make this a reality.

Benefits include:

• 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to access up to 8 weeks annual leave

• Generous parental leave for both women and men

• Access to an employee assistance program

• A variety of flexible working arrangements

• A culture based on our core values of safety, teamwork, respect and integrity

• Active Social Club and Staff discounts on selected health insurance, gyms, travel and accommodation.

GHD was recognised as Australia’s 5th Most Attractive Employer at the 2017 Randstad Award.  We are also proud to have been named by the Australian Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as a '2018 Employer of Choice,' recognising our progress in realising our diversity and inclusion strategy.

To apply for this position please forward your resume via the link below or for more information please contact Taryn Hayler, Recruitment Business Partner on 02 9239 7340