Senior Environmental Scientist

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality consultancy services across complex and impactful contaminated land management projects
• Lead site investigations, remediation efforts, and contaminated land assessments
• Manage project lifecycles, including scope definition, financial management, timelines, and client outcomes
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with local and national clients
• Produce clear, high-quality technical reports and engage effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Identify commercial opportunities to contribute to business growth and capability

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of experience in contaminated land management or a related discipline
• Strong technical capability in site investigations, remediation, and contaminated land assessment
• Proven experience in project management and commercial awareness
• Tertiary qualification in Geology, Engineering Geology, Environmental Science, or a similar field
• Professional accreditation such as CEnvP (or currently working towards it)
• Excellent communication skills for technical reporting and stakeholder engagement

About the Company

WSP is a leading professional services firm and environmental consultancy in Aotearoa New Zealand. We partner with clients across transportation, infrastructure, environment, and energy to solve complex challenges and create a more resilient future. With a global team of over 69,000 employees, we combine deep local knowledge with global insights to deliver lasting, positive impacts on the communities we serve.