Environmental Scientists
	CDM Smith

Environmental Scientists

Perth – Fulltime 

CDM Smith is a global environmental and water engineering firm founded in 1947 in Boston, USA. For more than 70 years, we've forged long-standing client relationships by becoming a trusted partner and believing responsiveness is the foundation of good service. CDM Smith now consists of more than 5000 employees in 12 offices worldwide, including Brisbane, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Darwin. At CDM Smith Australia, we are continually growing. A significant reason for that is that we have successfully retained and nurtured our relationships with our existing clients and hired skilled professionals that our new clients seek out. We also utilise tools and resources from around the world, giving us many of the capabilities of large engineering firms yet with the rapport and trust associated with smaller consultancies.

We pride ourselves on putting our clients first and providing sustainable, fit for purpose, and cost-effective solutions for complex and challenging industry problems, both nationally and internationally. We are committed to delivering high-quality outcomes by bringing together specific technical expertise, intuitive on-ground know-how and a passion for what we do. 

We are now looking to expand our team further and are looking for talented Environmental Scientists to work within our Perth office. This is an opportunity to work in a high performing team environment that delivers innovative and effective environmental and sustainable outcomes for our clients. As part of the team, you will be involved with all aspects of consulting including proposal and bid preparation, client engagement, and the delivery of projects. These roles will allow you to thrive and learn in a dynamic environment, whilst making valuable contributions to the organisation and supporting key projects for international clients.

To be successful in this role, you must be able to demonstrate. 

• Between 3 and 7 years of broad environmental experience, including EIA, Management Systems and Asset Closure.
• A background of approvals, ESG, asset closure and/or systems and auditing are desirable, but the demonstration of transferable skills will also be considered.
• Willingness to undertake fieldwork, both in metropolitan and remote areas across Australia.
• Experience or an interest in business development including proposal writing and networking.
• Solid organisational skills and confidence in managing small to mid-sized projects, including liaising with and building positive relationships with clients and/or sub-contractors.
• Sound technical writing skills.
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly, be adaptable and flexible, and contribute individually and within a team environment to the success of a project.
• Degree qualified in the area of environmental science or related field.

We are looking for someone who will bring knowledge and experience, a positive self-motivator, practical communication skills, and someone who takes initiative, is able to think critically and can provide solutions. Somebody dependable, organised, self-aware, energetic and proactive, this will be a fantastic opportunity for individuals seeking to further progress their career within a growing organisation within a thriving global company, this is an opportunity to work on crucial projects within Australia and Globally. 

As part of the CDM Smith Team, you will:

• Be offered a hybrid work environment with flexible working options.
• Be part of a global, employee-owned consulting firm.
• Access to international career development and learning platforms.
• Access to industry-leading experts from around the world.
• Industry-recognised senior staff who provide training and mentoring
• Staff incentive and rewards program 

If you would like any further information regarding these opportunities, don't hesitate to contact Julia Curran, Senior Environmental Scientist – Western, on 0402 093 646. 

CDM Smith is an inclusive company, and our desire is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent throughout our business. We welcome applications from all interested parties. Our staff are motivated by working in an environment that respects technical ability, integrity, innovation and diligence. We believe strongly in providing a positive workplace culture and flexibility to thrive in a supportive team environment.

At CDM Smith we Listen, Think, Deliver