Providing passion and precision that is second to none in the Hunter Region.
Jake holds a degree of Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management from the University of Newcastle and has over 4 years’ of experience in the Contaminated Land and Environmental Consulting sector. Conducting a broad range of environmental projects relating to contaminated land assessment with extensive experience across multiple disciplines within the environmental sector.
Dr Paul Hedayati has dedicated more than two decades of his career to consulting, researching, training, and coaching in the sustainability space. As an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) specialist, he has worked in different business setting including government, engineering consulting, tertiary education, and not-for-profit.
Paul has supported a long list of public and private organisations to be:
Fletcher is an Environmental Scientist who has recently graduated with a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management from the University of Newcastle. He has completed habitat restoration programs in the Newcastle area and its currently leading a number of contaminated land management projects across the Hunter Valley.
Gilles is an Environmental Scientist with over 5 years of experience in the environmental industry. Gilles’ areas of expertise include contaminated land management (CLM) and environmental investigations and hazardous materials (HAZMAT) inspections and surveys.
Client sectors include Government and private sectors, where Gilles has continued to deliver professional technical solutions and advise on key Environmental issues.
Gilles’ responsibilities include fieldwork and preparation of technical reports including Preliminary Site Investigations, Detailed Site Investigations, Remediation Action Plans, HAZMAT Assessments and Reports, Asbestos Clearance Certificates, Site Investigations, Waste Classification, Acid Sulphate Soil Assessments, and a range of environmental and occupational hygiene services.
Karen is in many ways the heart of the Hunter Civilab and Hunter Environmental Consulting businesses, responsible for the smooth operation of the business’ financial and administrative functions, overseeing financial administration, payroll, accounts payables & receivables, WHS coordination, and computer-based systems maintenance.
With qualifications including Certificate III in Business (Office Administration), Certificate IV in Human Resources, and Certificate IV in Work Health & Safety, Karen brings a diverse skill set to her role.
Ashleigh joined the Hunter Construction Group team in 2017 changing careers from hairdressing. She originally started as the Project Administrator and, with her strange obsession with stationery and organisation, she has evolved into the Consulting Coordinator where she looks after the quality and processes for the Geotechnical Engineering and Environmental Services teams.
Lesley has been involved in the Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Testing fields for over 20 years in both administrative and technical capacities. She holds both a Cert IV in Laboratory Techniques and a Cert III in Office Administration. Lesley joined Hunter Civilab and Hunter Environmental Consulting in 2021, where as an Administrator, she oversees Projects for both the Geotechnical and Environmental teams.
Hunter Environmental Consulting is always on the lookout for great talent to join our team. If you believe you would be a great fit for our team, please send us a current CV and tell us why you would like to work with us.