Principal Contaminated Land Consultant

Fyfe is a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering engineering, environmental, planning, and surveying services across Australia. Working with clients in the Energy & Resources, Infrastructure, and Property sectors, we are known for providing high-quality, commercially pragmatic solutions with a strong focus on collaboration and client outcomes.

Fyfe is seeking an experienced Principal Contaminated Land Consultant to join our Brisbane team and support the continued growth of our contaminated land and environmental services.

This is an opportunity for a technically strong consultant who is looking to take the next step in their career by providing technical leadership, mentoring capability, and project expertise across a diverse range of sectors including resources, government, infrastructure, property, and energy.

We are looking for someone who brings strong contaminated land consulting experience, understands the Queensland regulatory environment, and can confidently manage complex projects while building trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.

A key requirement for this role is experience as an SQP or demonstrated capability that meets the requirements to act as an SQP under relevant Queensland contaminated land legislation and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across contaminated land assessments, investigations, remediation and validation projects
• Manage complex multidisciplinary projects from inception through to completion
• Provide expert advice to clients, regulators and project stakeholders
• Prepare, review and oversee high-quality technical reports and deliverables
• Support business development activities including client engagement, proposals and tenders
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships
• Mentor and support junior consultants to build technical capability within the team
• Apply strong project management skills to ensure successful delivery of projects

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Earth Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Significant contaminated land consulting experience, ideally within the resources, government, infrastructure, property, manufacturing or energy sectors
• Experience working within the Queensland regulatory framework
• SQP status, or demonstrated experience and capability to act as a Suitably Qualified Person
• Strong understanding of contaminated land assessment, risk management, remediation and regulatory requirements
• Proven experience managing projects, budgets and client expectations
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with clients and stakeholders
• Experience mentoring consultants and contributing to high-performing teams

Why Fyfe?

Our people are at the centre of everything we do. You will join a collaborative team of environmental professionals who are passionate about delivering practical, sustainable outcomes for our clients.

This role provides the opportunity to:

• Lead and deliver complex contaminated land projects across a range of industries
• Work with experienced environmental professionals across Fyfe's national network
• Influence project outcomes through technical expertise and innovative solutions
• Develop strong client relationships and contribute to business growth
• Mentor and support the development of junior consultants

Benefits:

• Career growth & development: paid training, study support, mentoring, and professional memberships
• Culture & connection: team events, celebrations, and recognition programs
• Health & wellbeing: wellbeing allowance, Bupa discounts, EAP support, flu shots, and skin checks
• Flexible leave & life balance: purchase extra leave and generous parental leave
• Employee referral rewards up to $5,000

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make a meaningful impact, click Apply to submit your application.

Shortlisted candidates and those who are Australian Citizens, hold permanent residency will be contacted.

Please note: Any unsolicited resumes submitted by recruitment agencies will not be considered or create any obligation for Fyfe.