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Senior Environmental Scientist - ( 250002G2 )
**Description**
**Hastings/Napier** (other central North Island locations considered)
Are you genuinely passionate about making a difference within the community? Do you pride yourself on bringing your professional expertise to deliver sustainable projects that leave a lasting impression? At Stantec we do just that, we design with community in mind.
**About our team**
Our Community Development | Whakamana i te taiao team enables sustainable infrastructure that works for our communities. Our team of planners, landscape architects, environmental scientists, stakeholder engagement consultants and engineers plan, design and deliver the infrastructure and places that make our communities great. From wastewater treatment and discharge consents to urban transport routes and streetscapes, District Plan reviews to urban regeneration strategies, our planning work touches on all aspects of people's lives.
**About the role**
This role will see you providing scientific expertise in specialist areas of environmental science, specifically around contaminated land, waste management and water quality. You will provide this information to your team and project managers so that we meet or exceed expectations for both clients and Stantec. In addition to that, at a senior level, you will be identifying relevant business opportunities and new client relations working with the Team Leader and Group Leader.
Day to day tasks would involve:
* Carry out scientific research and investigations as required in specialist technical areas of environmental science, with a particular emphasis on contaminated land, waste management and water quality.
* Prepare and review technical reports
* Assess environmental, health impacts and risks of projects
* Collect and analyse data and field samples and provide summary information on the data
* Prepare appropriate submissions to local bodies and act as technical expert at formal Hearings
* Provide technical guidance, support, and oversight to environmental programs to support project managers
* Develop and mentor junior staff
* Liaise with clients ensuring they are kept informed of progress
* Maintain and develop ongoing contacts with current and prospective clients
* Promote Stantec's expertise and capabilities including publishing and presenting of quality technical work
**Stantec offerings**
Along with a competitive salary and vibrant culture, we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
* Flexible Working Arrangements - Including changes to patterns of hours worked, work from home opportunities. and provision for school term contracts and part time employment.
* Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
* Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning.
* A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables.
* Career development, with opportunities to expand your knowledge across various ecological disciplines, attend conferences and undertake training.
* Professional Membership.
* Income Protection and Life Insurance.
* Service Recognition Awards.
* Employee Assistance Program.
**About us**
We're active members of the communities we serve. That's why at Stantec, we always **design with community in mind** .
The Stantec community unites approximately 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.
**How to apply**
For more information, please contact Margaret McMeel on 09 580 4502 or or to apply, click the 'apply' button and submit your most recent CV outlining your skills meeting the criteria.
**Applications Close on Tuesday 19 August 2025**
Stantec New Zealand is proud of our support of Inclusion and Diversity, we believe in creating a workplace for everyone. We are a Work180 Endorsed Employer for All Women, a Global Ambassador for Workplace Pride and are an ongoing supporter of the Diversity Agenda.
**Qualifications**
**To be successful for this role you'll need:**
* A minimum of a Bachelors' Degree in Environmental Science (a Masters' Degree is preferred)
* A minimum of 8 years' relevant experience in consulting, government or industry with specialist skills in contaminated land and generalist experience in environmental management and sustainability projects. Water quality experience is also considered beneficial
* North Island specific experience is advantageous
* Hydrogeology experience is also considered desirable, though not required
* Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) accreditation is considered an asset
**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Hawkes Bay-Hastings
**Organization** : BC-3100 CommDev-NZ New Zealand
**Employee Status** : Regular
**Job Level** : Individual Contributor
**Travel** : No
**Schedule** : Full-time
**Job Posting** : Aug 13, 2025, 1:45:11 PM
**Req ID:** 250002G2
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans