Principal Consultant-Contaminated Land at WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff

Job description
Introduction

WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business expansion plan, we are seeking new employees who are loyal, committed, competent and proud to work for us. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

Responsibilities

• Management of key projects to be delivered nationally and internationally encompassing, inter alia, bidding, technical reporting, client, authority and stakeholder management, internal and external resourcing (e.g. specialists), budgeting and Quality Assurance.
• Projects will largely focus on the Contaminated Land discipline ranging from Phase I and Phase II investigations to development of remedial strategies. Experience of waste classification and profiling is preferable.
• Project support role supporting consultants at all levels across the national team in terms of technical and environmental guidance; resolving complex and potentially challenging issues.

Engagement and collaboration with international colleagues to ensure first-class project delivery to a range of clients.

• Guidance and mentorship of more junior consultants and technicians to support their career development.
• Coordination of geoscience consultants in Bryanston office.
• Contribution to the company business development strategy in terms of identifying market and service opportunities & potential clients, as well as participating in business development initiatives.
• Undertaking of all required administrative functions in accordance with the company procedures and timetables e.g. financial reporting and forecasting, invoicing, assisting with the debt management process, expenses and timesheet submissions.
• Adhering to site and company related Health, Safety and Environmental policies.

Requirements

• BSc (Honours) essential in earth sciences or related topic; preferably MSc.
• 10 years consulting experience
• Pr Sci Nat essential.
• Valid driver’s licence and minimum 5-years driving experience.

Contact

Emelynne Banderas WSP Group Africa