Environmental Consultant JBS and G Australia Pty Ltd location Sydney.

JBS&G is an established national environmental consultancy that offers a range of services, including contaminated land assessment, groundwater remediation, auditing and compliance, environmental assessment and approvals, hygiene and hazardous materials, environmental due diligence and liability, fire management, stakeholder and risk management.

We have been in the game for over 25 years. We currently employ over 250 professionals across Australia and have a reputation as being fast capable experts in our chosen fields, which is reflected in the scale of the company's projects across all of Australia. JBS&G is currently working on a range of exciting projects across the urban development, mining, natural gas, infrastructure and renewable energy sectors. Our Sydney office is seeking a motivated environmental consultant with 3 - 6 years’ experience to join the Contaminated Land team.

About the role JBS&G is looking for an Environmental Consultant to join our Contaminated Land team in Sydney. You will be part of a dynamic team that works collaboratively with clients across a range of projects both nationally and locally. A sound understanding of NSW environmental legislation will be critical. You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from some of Australia’s leading environmental and contaminated land professionals.

Our team are fast, capable, experts in all aspects of environmental consulting, from assessment and remediation, completing onsite assessment programs, environmental impact assessment, managing specialist sub-consultants, working with stakeholders and government regulators and providing exceptional outcomes for our clients. JBS&G will provide you with the tools to enable career development, with long standing client relationships, interesting projects, collaboration and idea generation across all sectors and service streams.

About you the successful candidate will hold a relevant degree in environmental science or engineering preferably with a sound understanding of earth sciences, preferably hydrogeology, geology, chemistry or similar. Be a self-starter, a natural leader, problem solver, strategic thinker and a team player.

Experience in contaminated land assessment and remediation. Good fieldwork abilities including capability to undertake field tasks as required (soil, groundwater, ground gas, soil vapour sampling and remediation/validation works) under minimal supervision. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Comply with all statutory and company HSSE policies, standards and procedures, and instigate and follow safe work practices. Ability and willingness to travel if required. Current construction industry White Card and NSW Licensed Asbestos Assessor (LAA) Licenses would be beneficial. Current unrestricted Australian driver’s licence.

What you need to help you kick goals in this role you work efficiently and effectively but are not afraid to ask questions. You can recognise and resolve potential problems before they become real problems, by keeping tabs on project timelines and resources. You communicate openly and clearly with your team members and clients, and inspire trust by reflecting JBS&G’s core values in decisions and actions.

You enjoy being a member of a strong team that works together to find the best solutions for our clients. You like to have fun at work and contribute to the JBS&G company culture. You are keen to learn new skills and are enthusiastic about taking on tasks that may be outside your position description or comfort zone.

A competitive and attractive salary package will be offered to the right applicant, including a phone allowance, subsidised gym membership, and contributions toward professional development. JBS&G has an open and friendly work environment with a relatively flat, technically hands-on management structure where every employee is respected for their contribution to the success of the company. JBS&G is also an equal opportunity employer, has an attractive employee share scheme and is committed to gender diversity principles.

Why work at JBS&G big enough to win and deliver some of the country’s most complex projects but still small enough to have fun and retain a level of autonomy. Fun and friendly work environment. Care and trust culture. Flexible work hours. Workplace gender equality. Opportunities for growth and personal development. Employee share scheme. Purchased leave scheme. Paid parental leave. Subsidised gym memberships and other wellness incentives. Annual free skin check ups. Support towards industry recognised qualifications. Corporate philanthropic program.