Senior Contaminated Land Scientist

“Being trusted and inspired, being given opportunities to grow, open communication and inclusiveness. All of these make company culture unique and are why I enjoy working at AECOM!” - Lee Taylor, Workgroup Lead - Geosciences and Remediation Services, Brisbane, QLD

Come grow with us.

AECOM's environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries, clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance, manage impacts, and reduce risks, including obtaining permits and approvals, decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites, and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats, water quality, stakeholder engagement and cultural resources, promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

We’re committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, #Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ+ Inclusive Employer.

How you’ll make a difference

As a Contaminated Land Consultant, you will join our Geosciences and Remediation Services team, which is part of the broader environment team at AECOM.  The role involves working on challenging projects in a range of sectors, with a mix of fieldwork and office work. You will be given the opportunity to work on both local and interstate client sites, collaborating with internal teams, subcontractors and clients.

• Conduct preliminary and detailed site investigations including preparation, sampling and reporting
• Perform due diligence assessments
• Manage data and produce digital reports
• Develop remedial action plans and site validation reports
• Conduct supervision of sub-contractors and remediation contractors during remediation work
• Delivery of contaminated land projects from procurement through to closeout