Business Details
Expert Environmental Consulting Services Sydney
Peter J Ramsay & Associates has been delivering environmental consulting expertise for over 30 years. Our multi-disciplinary team of hydrogeologists, environmental engineers, and scientists collaborates with clients to achieve sustainable outcomes through innovative solutions. We specialise in air quality management, contaminated land remediation, groundwater assessment, and environmental compliance across Australia and the South Pacific. Our ISO-certified professionals provide strategic advice on risk assessment, regulatory approvals, and sustainability frameworks.With a focus on technical excellence and client partnership, we address complex environmental challenges while maintaining global standards through our affiliation with the Inogen Alliance. Our commitment to quality consulting ensures businesses meet regulatory requirements and achieve long-term environmental goals.
Services
Air Quality Assessment
Site Assessment
Groundwater Management
Environmental Remediation
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Assessment
Waste Management
Sustainability Planning
Geospatial Services
Expert Evidence
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in environmental consulting
- Our multi-disciplinary team includes ISO-certified professionals
- We provide tailored solutions for complex regulatory compliance
- Our global network ensures consistent international service delivery
- We combine technical expertise with strategic business understanding
Associations and certifications
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
Services
Air Quality Assessment
Our air quality assessments combine dispersion modelling and field monitoring to evaluate emissions from industrial facilities. We specialise in odour management, particulate assessments, and regulatory compliance for sectors including waste management, mining, and manufacturing. Using advanced tools like AERMOD and TAPM, we help clients demonstrate compliance and implement pollution control strategies.
Site Assessment
We conduct comprehensive environmental site assessments from preliminary investigations to detailed remediation plans. Our team follows national standards to evaluate contamination risks and develop cost-effective cleanup strategies. Services include soil vapour analysis, acid sulfate soil assessments, and underground storage tank investigations for property transactions and development projects.
Groundwater Management
Our groundwater specialists provide monitoring, risk assessment, and remediation solutions for contaminated sites. We use MODFLOW and other numerical models to simulate contaminant transport and design pump-and-treat systems. Services include aquifer testing, plume delineation, and development of monitored natural attenuation strategies for regulatory compliance.
Environmental Compliance
We help organisations achieve ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 compliance through legal register development and gap analysis. Our team conducts EHS audits, prepares regulatory submissions, and provides strategic advice on environmental management systems. We support clients through all stages of regulatory approval processes with local and federal authorities.
Sustainability Planning
Our sustainability services include risk assessments, cleaner production strategies, and water stewardship planning. We assist businesses in integrating environmental considerations into operations and developing climate-resilient strategies. Our consultants hold specialist AWS certification for water sustainability assessments and management planning.
People
Peter Ramsay
Managing Director & Auditor
With over 30 years of experience in environmental consulting, Peter Ramsay leads the firm's strategic direction. He specialises in environmental risk assessment and regulatory compliance, with expertise in contaminated land management and ISO-certified systems. Peter has guided major industrial clients through complex environmental challenges.
Mark Van Schoten
Associate
Mark Van Schoten brings extensive expertise in environmental health and safety compliance. He specialises in ISO 14001 implementation, regulatory audits, and risk management systems. With a background in environmental engineering, he supports clients across Australia in achieving sustainable operational practices and regulatory compliance.
Andrew Green
Senior Associate
Andrew Green is a senior environmental consultant with specialist skills in air quality management and remediation. He has led numerous contaminated site assessments and provides expert evidence in regulatory matters. Andrew contributes to industry podcasts and thought leadership through the Inogen Alliance network.
Questions
What environmental services do you specialise in?
We specialise in air quality assessment, contaminated land remediation, groundwater management, regulatory compliance, and sustainability planning across industrial, commercial, and government sectors.
Do you operate outside Australia?
While based in Sydney, we serve clients across the South Pacific region and collaborate globally through the Inogen Alliance network for international projects.
What accreditations do your consultants hold?
Our team includes ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certified professionals with specialist training in water stewardship (AWS) and environmental auditing.
How do you handle complex regulatory approvals?
We guide clients through all stages of regulatory processes, preparing technical submissions and coordinating stakeholder engagement to expedite approvals from local councils to federal agencies.
Can you assist with environmental due diligence?
Yes, we conduct comprehensive environmental site assessments and risk evaluations for property transactions, mergers, and acquisitions across Australia.
What remediation approaches do you use?
We employ both traditional and innovative remediation methods including in-situ treatments, soil vapour extraction, and monitored natural attenuation strategies tailored to site-specific conditions.
