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Description
You will be responsible for undertaking assessments and remediation of contaminated land, groundwater, and surface water resources by applying appropriate analysis and evaluation, drawing on relevant guidance, international, and national policies. This will involve conducting desk-based studies of site investigation data, preparing remedial action plans, monitoring/management plans, and providing other expert services. Additionally, you will be expected to prepare technical reports including the analysis and interpretation of investigation and monitoring data. You will collaborate with senior staff in specialty domains such as geotechnical and planning, and assist in preparing expressions of interest, pre-qualifications, project proposals/bids, fee estimates, project work programmes, and budgets. It will be crucial for you to maintain knowledge of current technical standards, good practice guidance, legislation, codes of practice, and New Zealand standards like the National Environmental Standard for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health, Regulations 2011 (NESCS). Ensuring that assignments are completed on schedule or in a timely manner and within budget will be part of your responsibilities. You will also work collaboratively with multidisciplinary, cross-cultural, and geographically distributed teams to integrate technical inputs from project peers to deliver the project outcome. Furthermore, you will play a role in maintaining a safe working environment for yourself and those around you, respecting confidentiality, and upholding professional work ethics at all times. Developing and maintaining strong professional relationships with clients and the scientific community, acting as a mentor for junior staff, and assisting in their skill development will also be expected. You will need to review the work of team members and provide constructive feedback as necessary. In terms of desired skills, you should have demonstrated experience in developing interpretive or factual reports suitable for submission to statutory authorities. An understanding of international contaminated land guidelines and familiarity with New Zealand legislation and guidelines like NESCS would be advantageous. Experience in scoping and conducting contaminated site investigations, fieldwork including site walkovers, sampling, monitoring well installations, and asbestos identification and management would also be beneficial. Proficiency in data management, analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with people at all levels will be essential. You should be client-centric, with strong organizational abilities to prioritize conflicting demands and meet deadlines. Resilience, adaptability to change and ambiguity, results orientation, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team across a matrix-type structure are important qualities. Good interpersonal and communication skills, especially in presenting ideas and information to diverse audiences, are necessary. Exceptional oral and report writing skills are also required. In terms of software proficiencies, familiarity with tools such as EQuIS, EnviroInsite, RBCA Toolkit, GIS tools like ArcGIS, QGIS, and expertise in report writing and presentations using MS Word and PowerPoint are desirable. Proficiencies in data analysis tools like R, Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, as well as coding and scripting skills (VBA, Python, SQL, JavaScript) would be an advantage. Ideally, you should hold an MSc or MTech in Environmental Science/Technology, Sustainability, or Disaster Mitigation. Membership of a relevant international professional body is desirable, with chartership being preferred. You should have at least 8 years of hands-on professional experience, preferably with past experience in global consulting organizations. In summary, as a part of WSP, a leading professional services consulting firm, you will be contributing to assessments and remediation of contaminated land and water resources, preparing technical reports, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining strong client relationships. Your expertise and skills in environmental science and technology will play a crucial role in delivering sustainable solutions and shaping communities for the future.,
