Senior Environmental Scientist/ Engineer (Contaminated Land) - ( 260000AX )
Description
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Contaminated Land Consultant to join Stantec’s Environmental Services team.
This strategically important role will play a key part in establishing and growing our contaminated land business in South Australia, while initially supporting a strong and active pipeline of work across Victoria and nationally. It is ideally suited to an experienced consultant who combines technical excellence, project leadership and business development capability.
You will act as a senior technical and client-facing leader, delivering complex contaminated land projects, supporting national accounts, and developing new client relationships locally. For the right person, this role offers the opportunity to help shape the future direction of Stantec’s contaminated land services in South Australia.
Successful candidates will be supported to develop both professionally and personally, with clear opportunities for long-term leadership and career progression within a global consultancy.
Day to day tasks would involve:
- Lead and manage complex contaminated land and remediation projects, including scope development, budgets, programs, governance and reporting.
- Drive business development activities in South Australia, including client relationship management, opportunity identification and proposal leadership.
- Provide senior technical input and trusted advisory support to clients across infrastructure, industrial, Defence, resources and property sectors.
- Support and collaborate with national teams to deliver projects across Victoria and other states as required.
- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level consultants, contributing to capability development and future team growth.
To be successful for this role you'll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Chemistry or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience (ideally 7 years) in contaminated land assessment, remediation and environmental investigations.
- Proven project leadership and client management experience within a consulting environment.
- Demonstrated business development capability and a strong understanding of the South Australian or Australian environmental market.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to operate credibly at senior client and stakeholder level.
What we offer
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
- Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
- Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
- Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
- Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
- A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
- Professional Memberships
- Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
- Service Recognition Awards
- Employee Assistance Program
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites over 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life.
Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
Culture
Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.
How to apply
If this position is of interest, submit your application online.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.
Qualifications
.
Primary Location : Australia-South Australia-Adelaide
Organization : BC-3045 EnvSvcs-AU Australia
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : May 4, 2026, 11:08:40 PM
Req ID: 260000AX
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
