Contaminated Land Specialist

2 weeks ago

Auckland CBD, New Zealand Tonkin + Taylor Full time

We are looking for intermediate consultants to join our strong, established team of contaminated land specialists in our Auckland office.

You'll learn from some of the most experienced specialists in the industry and be supported by a team of graduates and technicians.

You'll also work closely with a range of other professionals:
planners, ecologists, geotechnical and civil engineers.

The focus of this role will be managing and delivering a wide range of solutions for contaminated land projects. You'll work directly with clients to solve their problems. You'll decide what needs to be done, direct or carry out field work, analyse and write reports.

You'll also have the opportunity to be involved in people development, team operations and business development if you would like.

We won't put you in a box - we will aim to develop you to do the work you are interested in.

Some of the things you will be doing include:

  • Designing, scoping and delivering site investigations and preparing land remediation reporting
  • Planning and then supervising or carrying out technical project elements
  • Developing and implementing environmental monitoring strategies and requirements related to drinking water source protection
Working at T+T provides a rich learning environment for individuals to grow and develop every day.

You're in the driver's seat when it comes to your learning, and there are heaps of opportunities to tap into a wealth of knowledge, expertise and formal development opportunities.


Na tōu rourou | What you'll bring

  • Bachelor or Masters in Engineering (Environmental/ Chemical), Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Soil Science or Environmental Science
  • 38 years' experience in contaminated land related work, preferably in a consulting environment.
  • Solid background in the Contaminated Land / Environmental Engineering fields.
  • Experience in one or more of human health risk assessment, site investigation/remediation, hydrogeological assessments, construction monitoring and emerging contaminants.
  • Excellent communication skills including a passion for engaging with coworkers, contractors, clients and other industry stakeholders.
  • Project management skills (can be developing).
  • Technical report writing skills.

Ngā Hua | Our benefits

  • Exposure to a variety of professional experts and projects; T+T are involved in a number of largescale alliance projects, as well as smaller community focused projects
  • A highly supportive team environment where you are encouraged to pave your own career path that caters to your ambitions
  • Professional memberships and continued education support
  • A flexible working culture and formal flexible working arrangements including part time working and ability to purchase extra leave
  • Internal training programs
  • Mentoring programs
- $500 annual wellbeing allowance and wellbeing programme

  • A very active social club
  • Additional parental leave, salary topup and a back to work coaching programme (as per policy)
  • State of the art, modern and contemporary offices


We embrace flexible working at T+T and aim to work in a way that serves the needs of our people, clients and communities.

Our flexible working culture enables us to work flexibly to create better work and life experiences. We welcome applicants who wish to work part-time or flexible hours.

Mō tō mātou āhuatanga | Who we are


Tonkin + Taylor is New Zealand's leading engineering and environmental consultancy, renowned for our technical excellence in solving complex challenges.

We are proudly a New Zealand, employee-owned company and our collective mission is to create and sustain a better world.


Toroa tā mātou pae tukutuku mō ētehi atu kōrero | For more information, check out our website

_ 'Everyone Matters' is one of our three core values at T+T, and we are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce who foster inclusion, participation, and equal opportunity._

_ We are proud to be an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer, a member of Diversity Works, and Partners of TupuToa and Pūhoro STEMM Academy. We particularly encourage speakers of Te Reo Māori or Pacific languages to apply._
**_ T+T are proud to be part of the Rainbow Tick Whanau and welcome applicants from rainbow communities._

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