Principal Environmental Scientist
WSP • christchurch, canterbury • Posted June 26, 2026
About the Role
Principal Environmental Scientist - Contaminated Land Management
We have an opportunity for a Principal Contaminated Land Specialist to join our team of environmental scientists, either in Wellington or Christchurch. This opportunity is for someone with extensive experience in the contaminated land discipline with a keen eye for technical detail and a passion for training others. We work across diverse multi-disciplinary projects in infrastructure, community development and construction, as such the ideal candidate would also be someone highly competent in the development of bids, tenders and contracts within a consultancy setting.
About you:
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental sciences or Geology
- Minimum 15 - 20 years' experience in environmental consulting with at least 15 in Contaminated Land
- Experienced in the design and implementation of robust field programs, and reporting. With capability in soil, groundwat...