Environmental Approvals Consultant – Senior or Technical Director
GHD Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Job Description
There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.
Become part of our global network of skilled environmental specialists, engineers, scientists and planners all working together to leave this world better than we found it.
About Our NSW Environmental Approvals Team
Our NSW Environmental Approvals team is dedicated to delivering sustainable solutions for state-significant projects in renewable energy, transport, water, and more.
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Environmental Scientist with expertise in Approvals to bring expertise to innovative, high-quality multidisciplinary projects and provide technical leadership within our skilled team in Sydney or Newcastle.
Responsibilities
* Project delivery, client management and technical leadership for complex environmental impact assessment and approvals projects across NSW.
* Leading and supporting multi-disciplinary teams by designing and co-ordinating studies and environmental assessments.
* Building strong, trusting relationships with our clients, regulatory agencies and key stakeholders to encourage collaborative engagement to support successful outcomes.
* Supporting business planning and strategic decision-making, while seeking out new project opportunities, preparing proposals and converting leads into new business.
* Preparing technical reports, and supporting the growth of our team's technical capability through mentoring and technical reviews.
What You Will Bring To The Team
* Relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science or Urban Planning.
* Over 8 years of professional experience in a consulting environment.
* Expertise in design, co-ordination, strategy and management of environmental impact assessment studies and regulatory approvals applications.
* Strong knowledge of NSW and Commonwealth environmental legislation and planning policy.
* Demonstrated experience in leading or contributing to multidisciplinary projects, business development, networking and client relationship management.
We're open to discussing full time or part time options.
Contact
Paul Inglis
Equal Employment Opportunity
GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities. GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.
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