Eliot Sinclair is a progressive, flexible, and welcoming employer. We foster a problem-solving culture that encourages innovative thinking to find optimal solutions. We have experts across a range of disciplines including land and site development, geotechnical and structural engineering, planning, and urban design, offering a unique end-to-end service to our clients.
With our seven South Island offices and diverse staff from around the world, you will collaborate with a range of experts and become an integral part of the wider Eliot Sinclair team. Our non-corporate environment values the well-being and independence of our employees while striving to improve the lives of our clients and shape a better tomorrow.
This position is ideal for a candidate looking to take the next step in their career. We provide comprehensive individual mentoring, prioritise work-life balance, and foster a supportive team culture. In addition, we offer an attractive salary package, a great work environment, and the support of an experienced and well-connected team.
You will work autonomously in Christchurch, with our other Environmental Scientist located in Nelson for support and mentoring.
Job Description
The role
Our environmental team specialises in providing practical advice and solutions that form the foundations for residential, industrial and land development projects. Our expert team has considerable experience working on a diverse range of projects across the South Island and enjoys the challenge of New Zealand’s variable geological environment.
With a solid forward workload, we are looking for an intermediate environmental scientist to join our team here in Christchurch. You will be responsible for the management of projects including soil and groundwater investigation and remediation.
You will collaborate with a range of professionals within our Christchurch office as well as our other teams across the seven South Island offices and will have a good opportunity for individual mentoring.
Desired Skills and Experience
Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will be a Certified Environmental Practitioner (or working towards CEnvP) with a minimum of 4 years’ experience in investigation, assessment and technical reporting in contaminated land projects, who will be:
An exceptional communicator, with a high level of commercial acumen and experienced in managing risk
A team-player, able to work effectively with others and be “hands-on” when the need arises
Enjoying mentoring and training others
Able to identify new business opportunities and build long-term relationships with current and future clients
Positive attitude and flexible approach to problem solving.
Want to know more? Get in touch with our HR team at hr@eliotsinclair.co.nz or 03 3794014.
