EDP is seeking an Environmental Consultant to join our team in Sydney.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Consultant to join our global team in Australia. The role would suit someone who has a good understanding of recognised best practices, risk management techniques and management principles, supported by a thorough appreciation of health and safety within the professional services sector. Demonstrable experience in a similar Environmental Consultant role is favourable but not necessarily required.

What EDP can offer

EDP has experienced rapid organic growth since establishment in Australia, and this opportunity comes at a time when EDP is poised for further expansion. EDP can provide the successful candidate experience in a variety of projects across many industries and public or private sector clients, which will deepen your technical knowledge and excel your consulting skills. EDP can provide a nurturing, yet dynamic work environment lead by engaged senior managers who are invested in your success and will facilitate your career aspirations. We want you to grow, with our growing business.

About you

You will have a collaborative working style with a flexible attitude to a complex and varied workload. You will be an organised and diligent individual capable of working across several projects at one time. You will be professional and energetic with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to demonstrate your resilience and persistence when faced with challenges. An appetite for learning and interest in your own professional and personal development is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct assessments of sites to determine the nature and extent of contamination, including site works as and when required;

• Assess risk to human health and the environment and develop appropriate remedial strategies in collaboration with the technical teams;

• Prepare accurate high-quality reports in a timely fashion;

• Participate in business development activities for new and existing accounts;

• Identify and track new work winning opportunities with the aim of transitioning into successful project wins;

• Support existing client relationships and networks to identify opportunities and bring new business to the team;

• Explore and understand our client’s businesses and challenges and to develop new approaches and new innovative solutions;

• Develop detailed proposals clearly detailing the scope, methodology, fees and limitations;

• Project manage and delivery on time and within budget;

• Work collaboratively in a team and independently to deliver projects on time and on budget;

• Deepen existing client relationships to expand business opportunities and services; and

• Other related activities as required and instructed to complete to support EDP.

Experience & Qualifications

Qualifications / Training

• Tertiary Qualification in science or engineering; and

• Relevant training courses.

Experience

• 2+ years’ experience in the contaminated land industry;

• All phases of contaminated land assessments, including PFAS as a contaminant of concern; and

• Demonstrable success in client management and project delivery.

Skills/Knowledge

• MS office packages including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;

• Accuracy and attention to detail;

• Report writing;

• Organisational skills; and

• Commercial skills.

RSK Benefits

• Corporate Discount on Private Health Insurance

• Long Service Award Scheme

• Wellbeing Day

• Life Assurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About EDP

EDP is undergoing rapid growth and expansion. EDP is a leading health, safety, and environmental consultancy founded over 25 years ago with offices throughout the UK, Ireland, Singapore, and Australia.

EDP currently has projects for public and private sector clients across all functions and has had recent success with major panels, including Local Buy in QLD, NT and TAS. EDP also has international projects and opportunities leveraging RSK’s global networks from its parent company. EDP is wholly owned by the RSK Group, the UK based internationally recognised leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business.

The RSK Group is a dynamic, multidisciplinary environmental consultancy and services provider servicing a wide range of property, manufacturing, oil, gas and energy clients. Since 1989, RSK’s philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and retain talented people. Working for RSK is an opportunity to evolve as a professional, innovate, and make a difference. As a company, we want you to share our achievements and be a conduit for your success.

At EDP, we pride ourselves on our “People” centred culture, and hence our focus on seeking out the best talent to join our teams. EDP is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

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