Job Details

Contaminated Land Specialist

Contract Type:

Full Time

Location:

NZ - Otago - South Island

Industry:

Engineering

Are you ready to step into a senior role where your expertise in contaminated land management can make a meaningful impact? We’re working with a well-established and values-driven environmental consultancy looking to expand its high-performing team in Central Otago.
This is a rare opportunity to bring your technical skills, leadership, and client relationship abilities to a role that offers flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to shape the future of the contaminated land services offering.

Queenstown or Wanaka based!

Role Overview:
As a Senior Contaminated Land Consultant, you will:

  • Lead and deliver contaminated land investigations including PSIs, DSIs, RAPs, and SVRs
  • Provide remediation advice, risk assessments, and regulatory guidance
  • Liaise with local authorities and clients throughout the resource consent process
  • Support project delivery in erosion and sediment control, as required
  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development
  • Manage multiple projects with autonomy and precision
What You’ll Bring
  • Recognised industry accreditation (e.g CEnvP)
  • Strong knowledge of NESCS, RMA, and MfE contaminated land guidelines
  • Extensive experience in contaminated land investigations and reporting
  • Project management experience and a proactive, client-focused mindset
  • Leadership skills and a genuine interest in mentoring others
  • Practicality, adaptability, and excellent communication skills
Desirable, but not essential
  • Experience in erosion and sediment control (ESC)
  • Familiarity with large infrastructure or land development projects
Sound like you? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that values integrity, supports professional growth, and is committed to making a difference in environmental management. If you're seeking a leadership role with purpose, variety, and a supportive team culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and Cover Letter outlining why you would be a great fit.
  

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