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Environmental Scientist

Job description

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 and aspiring Environmental Scientist to challenge themselves in a broad role involving full project lifecycle, from quoting through to project sign off 

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:
  1. 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.
  2. Disposal to Land: You will oversee and manage the process of environmentally responsible disposal to land, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
  3. Compliance Monitoring: You will monitor and ensure adherence to environmental regulations, maintaining the highest standards of environmental responsibility in all our projects.
  4. Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate environmental risks, working to minimize the impact of our projects and enhance sustainability.
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.
  • Exposure: Broad range of responsibilities and mentoring that'll fast track your professional development.
  • 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 and you're not pigeon holed into one area.

Qualifications:
To thrive in this role, you should have:
  1. A degree in Environmental Science or a related field.
  2. Proven experience in environmental consulting, site assessments, disposal to land, compliance monitoring, and risk management.
  3. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
  4. A passion for sustainability and a commitment to making a positive impact. 
  5. Drive to work in a broader capacity than you would in a larger consultancy
Accelerate your career, contact Ben Lapworth today to explore if this opportunity is the right fit for you.

ben@84recruitment.co.nz 022 183 4944