Are you ready to work on complex, high-profile contaminated land projects while enjoying the benefits of a globally connected team? ERM is looking for ambitious and skilled Managing Consultants (Senior Environmental Scientist) – Contaminated Land to join our growing Newcastle team. If you thrive on technical challenges, enjoy mentoring junior consultants, and want to be part of a world-leading environmental consulting firm, we want to hear from you! Why ERM? At ERM, we’re not just another environmental consultancy – we’re a global leader in contaminated site management, sustainability, and environmental solutions. Our contaminated land team is one of the largest and most well-respected in Australia and worldwide, delivering impactful projects for top-tier clients across diverse industries. We offer a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where you’ll work on progressive site investigation, remediation, and liability management projects at local, national, and international levels. What You’ll Do As a Managing Consultant – Contaminated Land, you will: Lead and manage complex site investigations, remediation programs, and environmental risk assessments. Supervise and mentor junior team members, helping them develop their technical and project management skills. Engage with clients and stakeholders, delivering high-quality environmental solutions while building strong, lasting relationships. Oversee and manage field programs, subcontractor management ensuring projects are delivered safely and efficiently. Develop project proposals and budgets, contributing to the growth and success of our national operations. Collaborate with our global team of experts, gaining exposure to innovative methodologies and best practices. What We’re Looking For We are seeking a motivated and experienced consultants with 5-8 years of contaminated land consulting experience, who is eager to take on a leadership role. The ideal candidates will have: A relevant tertiary qualification in geology, hydrogeology, environmental science, environmental engineering, or soil science. A strong track record in contaminated site investigations and remediation, with experience in a consulting environment. Technical expertise in preliminary and detailed site investigations, risk assessments, and remediation strategies. A commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practices, particularly in high-risk field settings. Excellent project management skills, including proposal writing, budgeting, and client engagement. Strong report writing abilities, with engagement in the Certified Environmental Practitioner Scheme or relevant professional industry bodies being highly regarded. The ability and willingness to travel to client / project sites as required. A valid Australian driver’s licence and full Australian work rights. What’s In It For You? At ERM, we understand that great work comes from happy, supported employees. That’s why we offer: A clear career path with structured growth opportunities and mentoring from industry-leading professionals. Competitive salary packages, including performance-based bonuses and fieldwork allowances. Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work options. A strong commitment to work-life balance, including a quarterly ‘Wellness Day’ in addition to annual leave. Paid professional memberships and continuous learning opportunities. Access to a variety of local, interstate, and international projects, providing exposure to diverse challenges and experiences. A collaborative and innovative workplace culture, where your contributions are valued and recognised. A chance to make a meaningful impact, working on projects that shape the future of environmental sustainability. Join Us and Make a Difference If you’re passionate about contaminated land management and are looking for an opportunity to work with an innovative, and supportive team, ERM is the place for you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with a company that’s leading the way in environmental and sustainability consulting. ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status. Thank you for your interest in ERM. ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job's alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. At ERM, sustainability is our business. We are the world’s largest advisory firm focused solely on sustainability, offering unparalleled expertise across business and finance. ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, through our unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. Our diverse global team of experts works with the world’s leading organizations to help them set clear sustainability targets, measure progress and operationalize strategy through deep implementation and business transformation. With more than 50 years of experience, our ability to integrate sustainability solutions and our depth and breadth of technical knowledge are why organizations choose to partner with us as their trusted advisor. Every one of us firmly believes in the potential to create value for our clients through an integrated approach to sustainability (because we have personally seen it and professionally achieved it). Our team members are passionate about client service. We work closely with our clients to help them operationalize their sustainability goals and meet their environmental, health and safety objectives while advancing ERM’s purpose through delivering tangible progress in what the United Nations coined The Decade of Action. Organizing our people across globally integrated communities of technical and strategic talent positions ERM to be a “boots to boardroom” leader in bringing that value creation to our clients, partners, and the world. We recruit exceptional professionals with a personal and professional passion for sustainability and nurture them to even greater success as specialists. We prepare our consultants to bring integrated, innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients and provide opportunities for ongoing development across a variety of subject areas related to technical, business, and personal growth. 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