Principal Environmental Scientist

WSP
Full-time christchurch, canterbury Health, Safety & Environment, Science, Research and Teaching
Posted:
June 10, 2026
Location:
christchurch, canterbury, New-Zealand

Job Description

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, so the ideal candidate would also be highly competent in the development of bids, tenders and contracts within a consultancy setting.

Qualifications

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Sciences or Geology
  • Minimum 15–20 years’ experience in environmental consulting with at least 15 years in Contaminated Land
  • Experienced in the design and implementation of robust field programmes and reporting, with capability in soi...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: christchurch, New-Zealand
Posted: June 10, 2026
Deadline: July 20, 2026