Senior Environmental Scientist

Why Join Epic?

You’ll work on a mix of projects — infrastructure, contaminated land, renewables, and more — with opportunities to undertake fieldwork and reporting.

We’re a down-to-earth team that supports, shares, and celebrates. From day one, you’ll be surrounded by people who want to see you succeed.

With structured development, mentoring, and access to senior leaders, you’ll get the tools and opportunities to take your career to the next level.

Join Our Contaminated Land Team in Sydney
 

We’re looking for a Senior Environmental Scientist to support and lead the delivery of contaminated land and broader environmental projects in NSW and nationally. This role is perfect for someone with 7-10 years' experience who wants more ownership, variety, and growth.
 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Work on challenging and rewarding projects across Australia, Asia-Pacific, Canada and the United States that contribute to better environmental outcomes
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and senior staff
• Leading delivery of PSIs, DSIs, RAPs for complex urban renewal, precinct level design and remediation projects
• Overseeing complex fieldwork tasks, including soil, groundwater, surface water and vapour sampling
• Preparing technical reports and client deliverables
• Leading proposal preparation and project costing
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors and regulators

What You’Ll Need

• Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering or related discipline
• 7-10 years’ consulting experience in contaminated land
• Industry certification (CEnvP or CPSS) or keen interest to pursue this
• Solid understanding of NSW and national environmental frameworks (NEPM, NEMP, etc.)
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Confidence in the field, with an eye for detail and technical excellence
• A team-first attitude and a proactive mindset
• Willingness to learn from others at all career levels
• Desire to ask questions and think critically about technical matters
• Interest in developing your career!! 
• What’s in It for You
• Solid understanding of NSW and national environmental frameworks (NEPM, NEMP, etc.)
• Strong communication and technical writing skills
• Confidence in the field, with an eye for detail and technical excellence
• A team-first attitude and a proactive mindset
• Willingness to learn from others at all career levels
• Desire to ask questions and think critically about technical matters
• Interest in developing your career!! 
• What’s in It for You
• Working closely with contaminated land auditors and industry leaders
• Support to be involved in industry bodies
• Hands-on mentoring and career development planning
• Flexible work options, including WFH
• Competitive salary and tailored benefits
• Access to diverse, high-profile projects
• Regular social events and a strong team culture
• 📧 Apply now: careers@epicenvironmental.com.au🔗 Follow us: LinkedIn🌏 Check out our projects: www.epicenvironmental.com.au/environmental-projects 

• Employee Assistance Program

• Working closely with contaminated land auditors and industry leaders
• Support to be involved in industry bodies
• Hands-on mentoring and career development planning
• Flexible work options, including WFH
• Competitive salary and tailored benefits
• Access to diverse, high-profile projects
• Regular social events and a strong team culture
• 📧 Apply now: careers@epicenvironmental.com.au🔗 Follow us: LinkedIn🌏 Check out our projects: www.epicenvironmental.com.au/environmental-projects 

Join a team where your work matters — and your career actually grows.

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