What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
About the role
Kick‑start your Contaminated Land Management career with WSP’s Canberra-based Contaminated Land Management team! If you’ve got around two years’ experience - maybe after completing a graduate program or early consulting role - this is your chance to step up, build your technical skills, and work on impactful projects across the ACT and NSW as an Environmental Scientist - Contaminated Land Management.
You’ll support experienced contaminated land professionals, working across environmental due diligence, site investigations, remediation planning and more. Expect plenty of hands‑on field work, sampling soil, groundwater, soil vapour, air and landfill gas, followed by data analysis and reporting that helps shape project outcomes.
You’ll also build foundations in:
- Project planning and stakeholder communication
- Environmental monitoring and contractor coordination
- Data interpretation and technical report writing
- Budgeting, client management and proposal preparation
We operate across Transport, Government, Defence, Energy, and Property, giving you exposure to diverse clients and real career‑building experience.
Why Canberra?
Great question! Canberra is where the action is. Working in Canberra puts you at the heart of nationally significant, federally funded infrastructure and environmental projects. Plus, you’ll enjoy fresh air, short commutes, and safe communities, meaning more time and energy for life outside work.
About you
We’re looking for someone who has:
- A genuine interest in contaminated land
- At least two years' work experience in a similar role
- Some CLM experience—or broader environmental experience with exposure to geology, soils, hydrogeology or environmental chemistry
- An understanding of NSW and ACT environmental regulations
- Willingness to do field work (up to 75%)
- Strong communication and reporting skills
- Relevant Environmental Science or Environmental Engineering degree
- Australian Driver’s License
What We Offer
- Flexible work arrangements
- Global mobility opportunities
- Parental leave and additional purchased leave
- Corporate discounts
- Salary continuance insurance
- Wellness and social programs
- Volunteering and giving opportunities
- Strong professional development pathways
Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.
With us, you can. Apply today.
