# Principal Occupational Hygiene Consultant

**Company**: WSP
**Location**: Newcastle, NSW
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Consulting
**Industry**: Consulting

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## Description

We are seeking a Principal Occupational Hygiene Consultant to join our Hazardous Materials & Occupational Hygiene team in Newcastle, NSW. As a Principal Consultant, you will take the lead on a major client account and play a key role in elevating EHS standards, protecting worker wellbeing, and strengthening client reputations.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of experience as a licensed Asbestos Assessor and Project Manager, with 8+ years in hazardous materials management and occupational hygiene consulting. You will be responsible for:

- Leading and managing hazardous materials assessments, including asbestos, lead, PCBs, and other regulated substances

- Providing occupational hygiene advice, including exposure assessment, risk management, and the development of control strategies for chemical, biological, and physical hazards in workplaces

- Overseeing the development and implementation of hazardous materials management plans and occupational hygiene monitoring programs

- Ensuring all work complies with relevant Australian legislation, codes of practice, and industry standards

- Preparing high-quality technical reports, risk assessments, and client communications in a timely manner

- Mentoring and providing technical guidance to consultants and junior staff

- Building and maintaining strong client relationships and identifying new business opportunities

In return, you will have access to a dynamic role with overtime opportunities, excellent working conditions, and a diverse team of experts ready to support your growth through hands-on mentoring and tailored training.

We offer a range of benefits, including an employee Share Purchase Plan, and a commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people.

## Skills

### Required
- Occupational Hygiene
- Hazardous Materials Management
- Asbestos Assessment
- Project Management
- Risk Management
- EHS Standards

### Nice to have
- Australian legislation and regulations
- Codes of practice and industry standards
- Technical report writing
- Client communication
- Leadership and mentoring

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