Contaminated Land Consultant at Aurecon in Perth

Contaminated Land Consultant

At Aurecon, we are optimistic about the future. We are thinkers, solvers, and collaborators who work with our clients to deliver the infrastructure and assets that strengthen communities and create a sustainable future.

What you’ll do

Aurecon’s Environment and Planning team have a strong capability from project planning and feasibility to construction on a wide range of projects across both Western Australia and Australia. As a Contaminated Land Consultant in our Environment and Planning team, based in Perth, you’ll contribute to projects and programs that make a real difference and be part of a team that embraces challenges, welcomes diverse ideas, and creates solutions with people and outcomes in mind. You will:

• Plan sampling design and coordinate field programs

• Lead field programs implementing soil, groundwater and surface water sampling, including drilling supervision, test pitting and groundwater well installation

• Coach and mentor peers and field staff

• Provide high quality data gap assessments, and contaminated land investigations, in accordance with ASC NEPM requirements

• Develop reports to exceptional technical and editorial standard and the work collaboratively with the team to meet client expectations

• Proposal and project management support to the contaminated land team

What you’ll bring

• Degree in environmental engineering or science disciplines.

• Relevant experience (4 to 8 years) in undertaking contaminated land and/or groundwater investigations.

• Demonstrated track record working on contaminated sites and field investigation programs, with previous experience in the Resource Sector and Defence considered highly desirable

• A strong professional work ethic and commitment to health and safety for yourself, your team, subcontractors and clients

• Detailed understanding of the Contaminated Sites Act 2003 and National Environment Protection Measure and other current and emerging National and Western Australian legislation, standards and guidelines for contaminated land.

• A desire to deliver exceptional client experiences and provide field leadership.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Australian Defence Force baseline security clearance eligibility is desirable but not essential.

• Current driver’s license.

How we support your growth

We believe your career should be a rewarding adventure. You will tackle some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges, in an environment that supports your ambitions, where we hold ourselves, and each other, to the highest standards. Recognised by the AFR as a Best Place to Work in 2026, we embrace diverse perspectives, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we are

We are an engineering consultancy with more than 6,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and Asia. We believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities; people who can create infrastructure that makes life better for people and the planet. That is why we are here – to bring ideas to life, the Aurecon way.

Ready for your next adventure?

If this sounds like your next step, we’d love to hear from you. We value diverse experiences and welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements.

Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We’re most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.