Role Seniority - senior

More about the Technical Principal -Contaminated Land role at SMEC

Sydney | Global Consultancy | Sustainable Projects

• • Global consultancy offering strong career growth
  • High-performing team delivering complex, sustainable projects
  • Flexible and collaborative work environment

About SMEC

Delivering exceptional outcomes starts with exceptional people.

At SMEC, a member of the SJ Group, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to iconic projects alongside industry-leading professionals. Our teams challenge boundaries and look beyond the immediate project scope to help shape a more sustainable future. With a strong global footprint, we support career growth through exposure to diverse, meaningful work and experienced leadership.

Our Infrastructure Business

Our success is built on long-term client relationships and a deep understanding of their needs. We provide end-to-end solutions across major infrastructure projects worldwide, delivering sustainable outcomes across the full project lifecycle.

The Opportunity

Our high-performing Environment team continues to grow, supported by a strong pipeline of projects across health, schools, contaminated land, environmental studies, dams & hydropower, transport, and energy transition.

We are seeking a Technical Principal – Contaminated Land to join our Sydney team. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving technical excellence across a diverse portfolio of contaminated land projects, while providing strategic project leadership and shaping innovative, best-practice technical solutions.

You will play a critical role in mentoring and developing talent, elevating capability across the team, and setting the benchmark for quality and delivery.

Supported by a team of experienced technical and project leaders, you will contribute to delivering high-quality, client-focused outcomes while influencing the continued growth and success of our environment business.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver contaminated land assessments and prepare high-quality interpretive reports

• Undertake environmental assessments, planning, and risk assessments

• Oversee fieldwork, including soil, water, and air sampling across project sites

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders

• Support and mentor junior team members

About You

• Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline

• 17+ years’ experience in contaminated land, PFAS, and hazardous materials

• CEnvP-SC certification

• Well-developed report writing skills with excellent attention to detail

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Proven ability to work within multidisciplinary teams

• Strong project and time management capabilities

• Willingness to travel for short-term fieldwork assignments

• Current driver’s licence and ability to undertake field-based work

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance

• Exposure to a diverse and ethical client base

• Mentorship from industry leaders

• Structured professional development programs and study support

• National and international career pathways

• Additional purchased leave and annual “Celebration Day” leave

• Generous parental leave (primary and secondary carers)

• Wellbeing initiatives and support programs

How to Apply

Apply online via the link below.

For a confidential discussion, please contact:
Helen Kruimel
*************@smec.com
0460 410 ***

All recruitment activities are managed through our Recruitment & Talent team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the SMEC team will be there to support your growth.

Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering contaminated land assessments
• Undertaking environmental assessments
• Overseeing fieldwork

Key Strengths

• Environmental Science or Engineering Degree
• ️ 17+ years’ experience in contaminated land
• CEnvP-SC certification
• Report writing skills
• Communication skills
• Project management capabilities

A Final Note: This is a role with SMEC not with Hatch.