Environmental Scientist

6 months ago


Auckland City, New Zealand 84 recruitment Full time

Are you a passionate environmental scientist with a drive for positive change and a desire to take your career to new heights?

Our client is a leading consultancy firm that is expanding their service line, and are on the lookout for a dedicated Senior Environmental Scientist to lead the charge into the future of environmental consulting.

**About our client**: They have built a reputation for excellence in environmental consulting. Their commitment to sustainability, innovation, and professional growth has allowed them to thrive in a constantly evolving industry. Now, they're taking the next step by growing their team and pushing the boundaries of what environmental consulting can achieve.

**The Role**: As a Senior Environmental Scientist, you will be at the forefront of their transformation. You will play a pivotal role in:

- Conducting Site Assessments: You will be responsible for analyzing and evaluating the environmental conditions of various sites, providing critical insights that drive informed decision-making.
- Disposal to Land: You will oversee and manage the process of environmentally responsible disposal to land, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
- Compliance Monitoring: You will monitor and ensure adherence to environmental regulations, maintaining the highest standards of environmental responsibility in all our projects.
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate environmental risks, working to minimize the impact of our projects and enhance sustainability.
- Team Leadership: You will lead and mentor a dedicated team of environmental professionals, fostering their growth and development while achieving project success.

**Why Join This Business?**
- Career Development: Our client is committed to your growth. They offer a dynamic and collaborative environment where you can expand your skills and expertise, and actively support your career advancement.
- Meaningful Work: Join a company with a strong environmental ethos and be part of projects that make a real difference to our planet and our communities.
- Innovation: Be at the forefront of exciting service diversification, and play a key role in shaping the future of environmental consulting.
- Professional Development: Encouragement of continuous learning, and provision of the tools and resources you need to stay at the top of your field.
- Great Work Environment: Inclusive and diverse team creates a supportive, collaborative and inspiring workplace where your ideas are valued.

**Qualifications**: To thrive in this role, you should have:

- A degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
- Proven experience in environmental consulting, site assessments, disposal to land, compliance monitoring, and risk management.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and mentor a team.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- A passion for sustainability and a commitment to making a positive impact.
- Preferably Certified Environmental Practitioner but not essential



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