Beca Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
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Our energy future is being transformed by technological innovations that will deliver more sustainable outcomes, bringing greater energy security and affordability to businesses and communities.
Our Planning and Environment Team is working throughout Australasia on iconic projects that are shaping the energy transition journey to net-zero carbon emissions.
We deliver innovative technical solutions to our clients in high voltage power generation, transmission, and distribution.
The opportunity
As part of our ongoing Australian growth, we are seeking an environmental assessment lead for our NSW business to service our energy clients and projects, as well as our other core markets in water, defence, industry and infrastructure.
Bases in either Sydney or Newcastle, this opportunity will allow you to be involved in major energy and other critical infrastructure projects in Australia alongside a high performing team.
As Principal in Planning or Environmental Science, you will play a key role in the NSW Planning and Environment (P&E) team taking the senior technical lead role in environmental assessment and planning in NSW.
You will take responsibility for technical excellence and delivery of environmental assessment and planning work by the NSW P&E Team.
You'll be overseeing project delivery to our key clients in energy, water, defence, and infrastructure working towards improving outcomes for them, the community and the environment.
You will work with our Technical Director – Environmental Science to help build capability and drive business development ensuring Beca's continued success in the environmental planning sector.
About you
This is a key role in our team, so you will be experienced in leading complex approvals for large infrastructure or industrial projects in NSW and have a thorough understanding of NSW and Commonwealth regulatory frameworks, legislation, and approval processes.
Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and proactive problem-solving; anticipating risks and developing early mitigation strategies.
Experience in obtaining approvals for energy and/or water projects.
REAP accreditation will be beneficial.
What we offer
A career with Beca will provide you with:
Flexibility & Wellbeing: Enjoy flexible working options, dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement.
Belonging & Ownership: Join a diverse and inclusive team, with opportunities to take advantage of unique shareholder opportunities.
Parental Leave: Up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders.
Career Growth & Development: Continuous learning and professional development, pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia.
Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences.
Who is Beca?
Beca is one of the Asia-Pacific region's largest employee-owned professional services consultancies.
Our team of over **** professionals is diverse and brings a wide range of perspectives and expertise to every client and challenge.
'Creative people together transforming our world' is our vision.
It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose – to make everyday better.
Our four values – partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care – sit at the heart of everything we do.
At Beca we make everyday better for our clients, our people and our community and your involvement makes it possible.
Ready to make the move?
Apply online today
If you have any questions, you can find out more about our people and projects by visiting .
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
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