Geotechnical & Contaminated Land Management Data Lead

WSP's Earth & Environment business is transforming how geotechnical, laboratory and environmental data is captured, managed and utilised across Australia's largest infrastructure, resources, water and environmental projects. We are seeking a Geotechnical & Contaminated Land Management Data Lead to drive the strategic development of our national data management capability and shape the future of digital geoscience.

As a Geotechnical & Contaminated Land Management Data Lead you will:

• Develop and implement WSP's national strategy for geotechnical, laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and contaminated land data management.
• Lead the development and optimisation of enterprise-scale geotechnical and environmental databases and digital workflows.
• Drive innovation through digital ground models, cloud-based solutions, AI-enabled data interrogation, advanced analytics and automated reporting.
• Establish data governance frameworks, quality assurance protocols and national standards for data management.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of data professionals while fostering a culture of collaboration, technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical oversight on major projects and advise clients on best-practice data governance and management solutions.
• Collaborate with WSP's global digital, GIS and data management teams, software vendors and industry partners to leverage innovation and best practice.
• Support business growth through strategic pursuits, proposal development, client engagement and the commercialisation of data-driven services and intellectual property.

You will bring:

• A degree in Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in geotechnical, environmental, geological or related data management roles.
• Demonstrated experience designing, implementing and managing geotechnical and environmental databases and digital field systems.
• Strong understanding of geotechnical investigations, contaminated land assessment and environmental monitoring workflows.
• Proven experience leading complex projects and multidisciplinary teams at a regional or national level.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, commercial and project management skills.
• Experience with platforms such as ESDAT, gINT, OpenGround, BoreDM, ArcGIS and related geoscience technologies will be highly regarded.
• A passion for digital transformation, innovation and leveraging AI-enabled solutions to improve project delivery and client outcomes.

Joining WSP means becoming part of a global team of over 85,000 people, united by a shared passion for making a positive impact. You will:

• Join WSP's nationally recognised Earth & Environment business and help shape the future of digital geoscience and environmental data management.
• Lead a strategic national capability with significant growth potential and visibility across the business.
• Work alongside industry-leading technical specialists, digital experts and global networks to solve complex challenges.
• Be at the forefront of AI, advanced analytics and digital innovation within the geotechnical and environmental sectors.
• Grow your career in a culture built on collaboration, inclusion, technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements, wellbeing programs, professional development opportunities and global career pathways.