Environmental Consultant

**About the business and the role**

At SLR we Make Sustainability Happen. SLR is an international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With 1000+ staff in APAC alone, we provide consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients. We celebrate a ‘One Team Culture’, where bringing together diversity of thought and expression is key to building the best team to deliver excellent results.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious an Environmental Consultant to join SLR’s Land Quality and Remediation discipline in either Tauranga or Hamilton. We’re looking for a like-minded individual who enjoys working with an enthusiastic, committed, and fun-loving team, is a good listener, and enjoys solving issues for clients.

**Responsibilities**

SLR is seeking to grow our Land Quality and Remediation business in the Central North Island, and to deliver great outcomes for our current clients. We are seeking a person with a passion for contaminated land management, earth sciences, and/or contaminated hydrogeology, to work with likeminded individuals, whilst enjoying excellent career opportunities across a range of industry sectors.

This role will involve working on or assisting with contaminated land and groundwater management projects, including preparation of offers of service, conducting field work, managing projects, and preparing technical reports. In addition to the delivery of technical work, you will also be responsible for assisting with the growth and development of the Land Quality and Remediation business, helping to consolidate relationships with existing clients, actively looking for new opportunities (including cross selling other SLR services), and helping to manage the input of other staff on projects.

A key theme we wish to develop is the ethos of delivery of pragmatic solutions to help clients achieve their desired outcomes in a cost-effective manner and provide first rate customer service. Sustainable growth relies on maintaining strong existing customer relationships, and therefore the role requires ensuring high levels of customer service are maintained and fostering the role of SLR as a ‘trusted advisor’.

**Skills and experience**

You will also possess the following skills:

- A professional qualification in environmental science or engineering or other relevant degree and circa 5+ years professional experience in consulting or similar industry role
- Proven capability in environmental / contamination management (soil and groundwater)/ remediation (soil and groundwater), closed landfill management.
- Ability to manage risks on projects through sound project management, clear client communication, and identification and escalation of potential project risks.
- Ability to accurately interpret analytical data, proven technical report writing skills and high computer literacy including data management and manipulation
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivation and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
- Excellent driving history and hold a current unrestricted driver's license.
- New Zealand Citizenship or rights to work in New Zealand.

**Our Benefits**

We are proud of our unique culture where we work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients. Whether you’re working in the office, from home or a mix of the two, we recognise that every person is different, and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.

You can find a comprehensive list **here.**

**Next Steps**

We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.