Technical Director Environment

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We are seeing immense opportunities in the Australian market to leverage our global skills and relationships, coupled with local leadership and delivery, to deliver positive social and sustainable outcomes across our communities.

We have identified an exciting leadership role for a Technical Director Environment to join us in our Sydney office. This Technical Director level role will build and identify new business opportunities - with a focus in the Energy, Water and Transport markets - and convert prospects into projects. The role will work closely with our Australian Environment & Society Market leadership team setting the strategic direction and maturing our approvals offering across our Australian business. As a Technical Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth and business development in our environmental offering, with an initial focus on NSW. This role would also collaborate with senior colleagues across our Australian business to provide services across other markets including transport, defence, urban planning, and water.

• Leverage existing client relationships and build new relationships to identify and secure environment and approvals work from key clients across energy, water and transport sectors.
• Collaborate with market and account leaders to bring the best of Mott MacDonald to clients.
• Bring NSW experience leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver environmental impact assessments for major infrastructure projects in energy, transport, water and/or social infrastructure markets as required.
• Manage approvals projects across the project lifecycle from proposal through to delivery.
• Collaborate with interstate team members as part of business development and project delivery to deliver a nationally consistent client experience and quality.
• Promote our Environment & Society capability within the industry.
• Mentor and guide junior staff within the team.
• Coordinate relationships with sub-consultants to successfully deliver major projects.

• Prior experience within the consultancy industry, working with multi-discipline teams on complex projects.
• Ability to establish long-term positive client relationships in the Energy market and secure work from current key clients.
• Inclusive leadership style.
• A relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science, environmental engineering, planning or similar.
• Experience in impact assessment or regulatory approvals for energy projects.
• Knowledge and experience of State and Commonwealth legislation and regulations.
• Proven history in identifying, winning and delivering projects.
• Experience in a consulting environment with business development and client relationship skills; deep industry connections and the ability to influence and develop strong relationships, particularly in the energy sector and on renewable energy projects.

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly
• Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more
• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development

• We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply
• Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities.

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Civil Engineering

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