Overview
As an Associate/Senior Associate Consultant at WSP, you lead hazardous materials and occupational hygiene projects for major clients, driving compliance and risk reduction. You’ll mentor junior staff, build strong client relationships, and contribute to bid opportunities and project delivery. The role combines technical leadership with cross-functional collaboration, advancing worker safety and regulatory alignment. This position offers hybrid work, relocation support, and a pathway to shape high-impact EHS outcomes within a global firm.
Pay / Benefits
- hybrid work
- relocation support
- training and tailored mentoring
- overtime opportunities
- diverse team of experts
- employee benefits program
Responsibilities
- Lead hazardous materials assessments (asbestos, lead, PCBs, and related substances) from survey to remediation and clearance
- Provide occupational hygiene guidance including exposure assessment and risk management for chemical, biological, and physical hazards
- Oversee development and implementation of hazardous materials management plans and monitoring programs
- Ensure compliance with Australian legislation, codes of practice, and standards
- Prepare technical reports, risk assessments, and client communications
- Mentor and guide consultants and junior staff to foster professional growth
- Nurture client relationships and contribute to business development and tender submissions
- Stay updated on industry developments and technology trends in hazardous materials and occupational hygiene
Key requirements
- Typically 8+ years in hazardous materials management and occupational hygiene consulting
- Proven expertise in surveys, risk assessments, and remediation projects
- Comprehensive knowledge of Australian/state regulations, codes of practice, standards
- Ability to manage complex projects, deliver high-quality reports, meet client expectations
- Strong leadership, mentoring, and communication skills
- Professional membership or certification (e.g., AIOH, COH, Licensed Asbestos Assessor) is highly regarded
- Valid Australian driver’s licence and willingness to travel
- leadership
- mentoring
- communication
- hazardous materials surveys
- risk assessments
- remediation projects
Principal Occupational Hygiene Consultant- Newcastle, NSW in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: WSP Group
At WSP, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration among our talented team. As a Major Projects Executive in Western Australia, you will not only lead transformative transport infrastructure projects but also benefit from executive-level remuneration, flexible working arrangements, and robust leadership development pathways. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the support of a close-knit community dedicated to your professional growth and well-being.
