Environmental Scientist - Contaminated Land

Description

Auckland, Christchurch, or Wellington (other locations considered)

Are you genuinely passionate about making a difference within the community? Do you pride yourself on bringing your professional expertise to deliver sustainable projects that leave a lasting impression? At Stantec we do just that, we design with community in mind.

Due to exciting growth in the environmental sector, we are looking for an intermediate level Environmental Scientists specialising in Contaminated Land to join our Community Development team.

About our team

Our Community Development | Whakamana i te taiao team enables sustainable infrastructure that works for our communities. Our team of planners, landscape architects, environmental scientists, stakeholder engagement consultants and engineers plan, design and deliver the infrastructure and places that make our communities great. From ecological investigations and remediation to wastewater treatment and discharge consents to environmental monitoring and wetland assessments, our environmental science work touches on all aspects of people’s lives.

About the role

The Environmental Scientist / Contaminated Land role complements the skills and experience within the Wainuku / Geosciences team which comprises contaminated land practitioners, hydrogeologists, and solid waste experts.

Our environmental teams provide scientifically robust advice to their clients, based on industry leading knowledge and experience. This role will offer the opportunity to work across disciplines and to build your skill set both locally and internationally.

Your day-to-day responsibilities

• Carry out scientific research and investigations as required in specialist technical areas of environmental science, with a particular emphasis on contaminated land and / or water quality.
• Assist with field surveys, sample collection and analysis of data as appropriate.
• Produce timely accurate technical memos and reports, including assessments and summaries of environmental data, which presents information appropriately.
• Contribute to projects, including regular liaison with government and private industry clients.
• Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities, including preparing proposal material as required
• Provide technical support to the broader environment team, diversifying your skill set, across the Community Development teams.
• Potential to expand your knowledge by working across Stantec’s other environmental disciplines and undertake training and development to drive your career progression.

Stantec offerings

Along with a competitive salary and vibrant culture, we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.

About us

We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind .

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 350 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work as architects, engineers, and consultants from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.

How to apply

For more information, please contact Margaret McMeel on or or to apply, click the ‘apply’ button and submit your most recent CV outlining your skills meeting the criteria.

Applications close on Sunday 5 October 2025

Qualifications

About you

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Primary Location : New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch

Other Locations : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland, New Zealand-Wellington-Wellington

Organization : BC-3100 CommDev-NZ New Zealand

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Sep 18, 2025, 7 : 45 : 20 PM

Req ID : J7

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability / Protected Veterans

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