Our client is a well-established environmental consulting company based in Cape Town, seeking a Contaminated Land Specialist to join their team on a permanent basis within the environmental and oil industry sector.
This is a technical and operational leadership role responsible for contaminated land investigations, hydrocarbon risk assessments, reporting, and the management of field teams, with a clear progression path into full Operations Management.

Location:

Cape Town, Western Cape

Requirements:

Tertiary qualification in Natural Sciences, Environmental Science, Geology, Chemistry, or a related field
Professional registration (Pr.Sci.Nat. or similar) advantageous
Minimum 3+ years’ experience in contaminated land investigations and environmental consulting
Strong experience in hydrocarbon contamination, soil and groundwater assessment, and environmental risk assessments
Proven experience in fieldwork, site investigations, drilling supervision, and sample collection
Strong technical report writing skills including interpretation, analysis, and recommendations
Experience within the oil industry, fuel depots, industrial sites, or petroleum-related contamination projects highly advantageous
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with client-facing experience
Leadership potential with experience supervising or coordinating field teams
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to grow into an Operations Management function

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct and oversee contaminated land site investigations and environmental fieldwork
Manage soil, groundwater, and hydrocarbon sampling programmes
Interpret laboratory results and assess environmental and human health risk
Compile detailed technical reports including findings, risk assessments, and remediation recommendations
Manage and coordinate teams of field technicians and ensure efficient planning of site activities
Oversee underground scanning operations and related technical field services
Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, health & safety standards, and oil industry requirements
Develop and implement health and safety documentation for site operations
Conduct QA/QC checks on fieldwork outputs and technical reporting quality
Liaise with clients through meetings, reporting updates, and technical discussions
Support operational administration including invoicing oversight and project coordination
Contribute to business growth and operational improvements as part of long-term succession into Operations Management