Operational Lead - Environmental

About the company

Development Risk Management (DRM) is a boutique geotechnical and environmental consultancy, led by principals who have over 60 years of combined experience, focused on delivering innovative solutions for managing geotechnical and contamination risks. DRM provides services to government agencies, developers, and private sector clients.

About the position

The Operations Lead - Environmental will be responsible for the management and execution of day-to-day operations to allow delivery of all environmental consulting projects safely, adhering to the high standards established at DRM and exceeding client’s expectations. The Operations Lead – Environmental will report directly to, and maintain a high level of engagement with, the Managing Director of DRM. This role includes (but not limited to) the following, with respect to the environmental consulting business stream at DRM:

1. Conduct stage 1 Preliminary (PSI) and Stage 2 detailed site investigation (DSI) assessments to evaluate contamination levels in soil, groundwater, and surface water;
2. Design and implement site-specific remediation plans to address contamination and restore environmental quality to regulatory standards;
3. Supervise field investigations, including sampling and monitoring of contaminants, to identify sources and levels of contamination;
4. Ensuring that all works are conducted safely and in accordance with DRM’s strict safety standards;
5. Training and mentoring of staff;
6. Allocation of tasks and scheduling resources;
7. Proposal and tender preparations;
8. Review the delivery of projects to ensure high standards are met with regards to safety, technical aspects, quality, timing, customer satisfaction and budget;
9. Review deliverables to a very high standard, so that the Managing Director is able to authorize the report for delivery with only a brief review of the Executive Summary;
10. Review project finances regularly to ensure satisfactory financial delivery by project managers;
11. Review of timesheets and optimize staff utilisation;
12. Management of human resources within the environmental business stream;
13. Management of other resources within the environmental business stream;
14. Management of debtors;
15. Consulting with the managing director to ensure financial targets are met; and
16. The Operations Lead – Environmental is also expected to maintain a billable utilisationsation target of 65% (averaged across each quarter).

Therefore, in addition to the above-mentioned items, the Operations Lead – Environmental is also expected to execute billable projects, including conducting desktop reviews, field works and reporting. The Operations Lead – Environmental will also be expected to work cooperatively and effectively with other (future) Operations Leads for other business streams, when those positions are established.

What we’re looking for:

1. Bachelor's or master's degree in environmental engineering, Environmental Science or Environmental Management;
2. Minimum 3 years’ combined experience in environmental consulting (with particular focus on contaminated land management) and team leadership;
3. Must demonstrate a strong working relationship with the Managing Director and other Operations Leads;
4. Demonstrated competency in earth sciences and environmental management;
5. Demonstrated understanding of the contaminated land management framework in NSW as well as the NEPM;
6. Comprehension of the environmental planning and approvals framework for land development and construction projects, with regard to contamination;
7. Strong written, reporting and verbal communication skills;
8. Proven/demonstrated experience in delivering projects and leading or mentoring Team members;
9. Ability to design, undertake, and/or manage site investigation and remediation programs;
10. Ability to oversee daily operations, allocate tasks, manage workloads, and provide clear technical direction;
11. Ability to work independently and as part of a team of professionals;
12. Solid problem solving, analytical and conceptual skills;
13. Excellent communication skills (Clients and stakeholders including site auditors, regulatory authorities etc);
14. Strong business acumen and an ability to identify, pursue and win work; and
15. Ability to conduct business development work.

What We Offer:

Total remuneration package of $103,000 to $108,000

1. Base Salary of $78,000 to $83,000
2. 12% Superannuation
3. All expenses paid 4WD Ute (for reasonable personal use)
4. Mobile phone (monthly reimbursement)