WSP

3 months ago

Principal Occupational Hygiene Consultant- Newcastle, NSW

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Job Summary

Lead major hazardous materials and occupational hygiene projects for a national NSW team, overseeing surveys, risk assessments, remediation programs, and client communications. Hybrid role based in Newcastle/Sydney with opportunities to mentor staff, grow in a leading EHS practice, and support relocation as needed.

Location: Newcastle

Workplace: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full time

Job Function: Consulting & Advisory

Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

•Lead and manage hazardous materials assessments, including asbestos, lead, PCBs, and other regulated substances, from initial survey through to remediation and clearance.
•Provide occupational hygiene advice, including exposure assessment, risk management, and the development of control strategies for chemical, biological, and physical hazards in workplaces.
•Oversee the development and implementation of hazardous materials management plans and occupational hygiene monitoring programs.
•Ensure all work complies with relevant Australian legislation, codes of practice, and industry standards.
•Prepare high-quality technical reports, risk assessments, and client communications in a timely manner.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:RelocationEmployee Benefits

Key Requirements

•Typically 8+ years in hazardous materials management and occupational hygiene consulting and demonstrated expertise in conducting surveys, risk assessments, and remediation projects.
•Tertiary qualifications in a scientific field, environmental management/science, health and safety, or occupational hygiene.
•Comprehensive knowledge of relevant Australian and state regulations, codes of practice, and standards.
•Proven ability to manage complex projects, deliver high-quality reports, and meet client expectations.
•Valid Australian driver’s licence and willingness to travel to client sites.

Experience:8+ yearsOccupational hygieneHazardous materialsConsulting

Education:Bachelor's

Skills:LeadershipCommunicationMentoringRelationship-buildingProject management

Licenses:Driver’s licence

Certifications:AIOHLicensed Asbestos AssessorCOH

Company Brief

WSP

Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Montreal, Canada

Founded: 1959

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