Description
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.