Senior Environmental Scientist/Contaminated Land - Perth, WA

Tetra Tech is seeking a Senior Environmental Scientist for their Perth, WA office. The role involves leading contaminated land projects, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with specialists across various sectors. Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. The position offers a flexible work environment, professional development opportunities, and various employee benefits. This is not a remote job as it is based in Perth.
• Join a well-established and collaborative environmental team in a top tier consultancy
• Play a key role in delivering a variety of projects for our diverse client base
• Work with industry leading specialists and Principals

Join a leading consultancy where innovation meets impact. Collaborate with top-tier experts to deliver projects across Defence, Infrastructure, Mining, Property, and Oil & Gas.

Why join our Contaminated Land group?

You'll collaborate with a specialist team of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, hydrogeologists, chemists, and remediation specialists and work on exciting projects that shape the future.

You’ll be supported by industry leaders and Principals to deliver diverse site investigation projects across Defence, Infrastructure, Mining, Property, and Oil & Gas sectors.

This is your chance to take on meaningful challenges and grow your career in a supportive, flexible environment.

What You’ll Do:
• Lead and manage large, contaminated land projects from start to finish.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior staff on investigations and remediation.
• Create high-quality reports, proposals, and client communications.
• Build lasting client relationships and identify new growth opportunities with our Practice Leader and Principals.
• Work closely with government departments and regulators in Western Australia.
• Collaborate with specialists across Australia to contribute to major projects.

About You:

We’re looking for someone with relevant tertiary qualifications and:
• 5+ years’ experience in contaminated land and remediation projects. (Hydrogeology experience is a plus).
• Strong communication, report writing, and project management skills.
• The ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
• A focus on safe, environmentally responsible project delivery.
• Knowledge of legislation and standards for contaminated land.
• A network of clients and relationships with regulators (highly regarded).

What You’ll Get in return:
• Coaching and support from our expert Principals and Practice Leader.
• Opportunities to deepen your technical skills and advance your career.
• A collaborative, flexible work environment.

The Perks You’ll Love:
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options, tailored hours, study breaks, and the ability to buy extra leave—up to 8 weeks per year!
• Diverse Projects: Work across a wide variety of projects, clients, and sectors.
• Growth Opportunities: Professional development, coaching, and mentorship from our top experts.
• Memberships: Professional memberships to help you stay ahead in your field.
• Recognition: Our reward and recognition program makes sure your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed.
• Ownership: Participate in our employee stock purchase plan.
• Parental Leave: Paid leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Support: Employee assistance program for you and your immediate family.
• Community and Inclusion: Join our Employee Resource Groups and connect with colleagues who share your background and interests.
• Travel Discounts: Great deals through our corporate traveller program.
• Car Leasing: Take advantage of novated vehicle leasing options.

About us

Every day, our people come together to solve complex challenges for our clients.

With over 30,000 Tetra Tech colleagues across 550 offices, we deliver projects that improve lives through science, technology, and innovation.

Tetra Tech Coffey provides high-end environmental, engineering and project management consulting services in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea.