About the Role
Built Environment Forensics is seeking an experienced Environmental Consultant to join our team on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will have 2–3 years of experience assessing water damage, mould contamination, and building-related environmental issues within residential, commercial, and insurance sectors.

This role involves conducting site inspections, undertaking moisture and environmental assessments, collecting samples, preparing technical reports, and providing practical recommendations for restoration and remediation projects. The position offers the opportunity to work across a diverse range of insurance, building, and forensic investigations throughout Victoria and interstate as required.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, confident working independently, and possess strong report writing and communication skills. Experience liaising with insurers, builders, restoration contractors, loss adjusters, and property owners will be highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site assessments of water damage, mould contamination, indoor air quality, fire damage, Clandestine activities, asbestos and other environmental hazards.

• Collect environmental samples including airborne fungal spore, surface, dust, and material samples.

• Prepare detailed technical reports outlining findings, conclusions, and recommended scopes of work.

• Assess remediation and restoration works and undertake post-remediation verification (PRV) inspections.

• Liaise with clients, insurers, builders, restoration contractors, and loss adjusters.

• Travel throughout Victoria and interstate to undertake inspections as required.

• Maintain accurate project records and photographic documentation.

• Assist with business development and maintaining client relationships.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years' experience assessing water damage, mould contamination, restoration projects, or building-related environmental issues.

• Strong understanding of water damage restoration principles.

• Experience preparing technical reports and recommendations.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.

• Current Australian Driver's Licence.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience with moisture mapping, thermal imaging, mould assessments, or environmental consulting will be highly regarded.

Desirable Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor degree in a science-related discipline.

• Knowledge of ANSI/IICRC S500 and S520 standards.

• Experience working within insurance, restoration, building consultancy, or occupational hygiene industries.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.

• Fully maintained company vehicle.

• National travel opportunities.

• Ongoing training and professional development.

• Exposure to complex and unique environmental investigation projects.

• Supportive and growing specialist consultancy environment.

This position is ideally suited to a consultant with a scientific background who is looking to apply their technical knowledge in a practical field-based role involving environmental investigations, forensic assessments, and insurance-related projects.