Associate Environmental Consultant - Contaminated Land

Why Smart People Join Epic?
 

Work That Matters

This isn’t checkbox consulting. You’ll investigate and assess contaminated sites that shape how Australia develops health-wise, environmentally, and economically. Your reports won’t collect dust they’ll drive big decisions across infrastructure, mining, industrial, and urban redevelopment.
 

A Culture You’Ll Thrive In

No egos. No ivory towers. Just a team of down-to-earth experts who are passionate about what they do and have each other’s backs. We collaborate, share knowledge, and know how to enjoy the ride.
 

Career Progression Without The Spin

We’re growing, and we want you to grow with us. You’ll have the autonomy and support to lead projects, try new ideas, build client relationships, or mentor juniors. Your progression is real!
 

The Role

We’re on the hunt for an Associate Environmental Consultant who’s ready to roll up their sleeves and deliver contaminated land assessments that matter. You’ll work closely with technical leads, regulators, and auditors to assess risk, manage sites, and influence major redevelopment projects across QLD and beyond.
 

You’Ll Be Doing Things Like:

• Conducting preliminary and detailed site investigations (PSIs, DSIs)
• Designing and interpreting sampling, analysis and risk-based site assessments
• Preparing remediation action plans and site management strategies
• Developing Conceptual Site Models (CSMs) that hold water
• Writing reports that are clear, sharp and regulator-ready
• Collaborating with clients, auditors, labs and field teams
• Guiding junior staff and contributing to a strong team culture 
• A degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, Engineering or similar
• 3–6 years of experience in contaminated land consulting
• A solid grip on NEPM and relevant QLD guidelines (ESR, DES, CRC CARE)
• Fieldwork confidence + technical writing chops
• Strong client communication skills and commercial awareness
• An analytical brain and practical, solutions-focused mindset 
• Flexible work options (we don’t clock-watch)

What You’Ll Need:

What’S In It For You:

• Competitive salary + individual perks tailored to you
• Real mentorship from Principal-level consultants who want you to win
• Exposure to some of QLD’s highest-profile and complex sites
• Progression pathway into senior and leadership roles
• A voice at the table—we want your ideas, not just your output 

Join Epic Environmental

We’re a specialist environmental consultancy punching above our weight on major projects across Australia. Our clients trust us to give it to them straight and we do. We're growing fast and looking for people who want to be part of something meaningful.
 

Apply now: careers@epicenvironmental.com.au
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