Senior Water Quality Scientist / Engineer
Pattle Delamore Partners is an established and highly respected environmental and engineering consultancy with a nationwide presence. Our offices and projects are spread across Aotearoa, and we are driven by solving the important infrastructure and environmental challenges facing NZ. As we continue to grow, we invite you to join us.
Join our dynamic team and make a real impact on Auckland's Environment! We are looking for a motivated professional with a degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Ecology, Geography or Natural Resource Management and at least 5 years' consulting experience in areas such as water quality, stormwater management, estuarine or freshwater ecosystems, or trade waste chemistry.
About the role
Business development by sourcing ongoing work from existing clients, developing new clients and raising your personal as well as the company's profile through the presentation of papers at conferences.
Manage projects or components of projects including stormwater and/or drainage water quality, assessment of effects on receiving environments, contaminated land, and environmental betterment projects by co-ordinating team members and subcontractors, liaising with regulators, client contacts and stakeholders.
Assist with designing and installing catchment/receiving environment/site water quality monitoring.
Assist towards water quality device design and assessment.
Contaminant modelling, statistical and data analysis, conceptual model development and assessment against guidelines.
Preparation and review of resource consent applications.
Technical report writing.
Preparation of environmental management plans and other monitoring plans.
Provide turn-key solutions, from initial conversation to proposal to development and successful completion.
Applying company policies in health and safety, quality, administration and technical procedures.
Working with senior Scientists and Engineers on all the above.
What you'll bring
A reputation as a recognised contributor to the water resource services market and the desire to further develop your skills.
Proven commercial and business development skills, and strong written and oral communication skills.
A broad-based scientific/engineering background with good practical experience.
Good technical report writing, data analysis and management skills.
Great people skills and an appetite to learn new things.
To be able to work for periods in remote locations, with an ability to travel within NZ.
What we offer
A comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, income protection, salary top up for parental leave and the ability to purchase extra annual leave.
Flexible/hybrid working culture, facilitating a healthy work-life balance.
Professional development opportunities, including support for ongoing training and education, and fully subsidised membership fees.
The chance to work on meaningful projects that make a difference to our environment.
A vibrant environment, committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion.
About Us
PDP is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading environmental science, engineering, and advisory consultancies. We care deeply about our environment and aspire to work in ways that meet today's needs while providing for future generations.
Our team of experts deliver a range of innovative solutions that support our clients' environmental challenges. We cover everything from air and land to water-related projects.
We take pride in being an employee-owned and operated company with nearly 40 years of experience operating in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. Our solutions consistently exceed client expectations, leading to significant, meaningful environmental outcomes for our clients.
How to apply
Excited candidates should submit their resume and cover letter outlining both their experience and qualifications to ******. Please include the job title as the subject line. We look forward to reviewing your application and welcoming talent to our ever-growing team!
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