Environmental Approvals Lead

1 week ago

Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia AECOM Full time
Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.
We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone.

Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.


Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy.

We're one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.

Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.


You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.


We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities.

We believe in leadership at all levels.

No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.


We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.


When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future.

Join us and let's get started.

Job Description:


As Environmental Approvals Lead you will guide and support our portfolio of high-profile clients through strategic planning, environmental assessments and approval pathways for exciting energy transformation, transportation, Defence and 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games projects.

You will contribute to strategic growth, technical excellence and innovation in multidisciplinary environmental assessments and management planning.


As a key member of our ANZ Impact Assessment and Permitting Practice, you will support our Queensland-based team to deliver robust strategic assessments across all project lifecycles from early strategy development through to development and operation to help solve our clients most pressing challenges.

You will have the opportunity to embrace new and emerging trends in environmental assessment and approvals using tools such as AECOM's digital reporting platform (PlanEngageTM).


As a natural communicator and passionate leader, you value the opportunity to guide and mentor a growing team of professionals, with a focus on technical excellence in client service and project delivery.

This role will see you managing and coordinating project resourcing, developing business, and providing technical review.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead strategic planning for local, State and Commonwealth approvals
  • Manage the delivery of complex approvals on major projects, including coordination of multidisciplinary technical teams, environmental impact assessments and environmental planning
  • Provide technical advice and strategic planning for impact assessment and approvals across a diverse range of projects and environmental services
  • Manage resources, delegating activities, monitoring and managing project budgets (with support as required)
  • Uphold positive and beneficial relationships with clients, contractors, government agencies, service providers and staff
  • Prepare proposals and disciplinerelated inputs for tenders or other business development activities
  • Contribute to professional development of environmental professionals within the team and broader business.

About You

  • Relevant environmental assessment and approvals experience in a consulting environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical reviewing
  • Project management skills, including schedule, resource and budget management
  • Problem solving capacity

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Science or Engineering
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including MS Project advantageous
Additional Information

Benefits at AECOM


The Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) recognises AECOM's sophisticated, holistic approach to supporting women and men's participation throughout our workplace.

We provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing.

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