Principal Environmental Specialist

About Us

Engeny, part of Egis Group, is an environmental consultancy operating in QLD, NSW, VIC and WA.

Engeny is an organisation that celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, supporting the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences of our employees. Our culture is underpinned by our values: people, respect, performance, and transparency. We empower our people to grow by providing opportunities and challenges in a supportive environment.

We operate in partnership with our clients, providing customised and practical solutions across a range of services from water management, closure and remediation, civil and geotechnical design to environmental management and approvals. We are committed to creating great teams doing innovative work and would love you to join us to Impact the Future as a part of Egis Group.

About the Role

As a Principal Environmental Specialist, your impact will be in providing consultancy and technical services to deliver innovative environmental solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects locally, nationally and internationally. This is an exciting role that blends business development, leadership and a chance to be entrepreneurial and help grow the Environmental Management and Approvals Discipline for Engeny in Queensland.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing environmental approvals and compliance deliverables to various clients and industries for both green field and brown field projects.
• Assist to grow the environmental discipline through client engagement and business development.
• Utilise risk-based framework and operational experience to drive improved, practical and sustainable outcomes for clients.
• Manage and drive quality project outcomes for clients that are on budget and aligned with schedule.
• Prepare project proposals that drive innovative, practical and sustainable outcomes for clients.
• Support the well-being, development, and resourcing of team members.

About You

Ideally, you will have a minimum of 10+ years' professional experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities and demonstrated expertise as an environmental specialist within a consultancy environment.

You will also have:

• Relevant Tertiary in science or engineering (Civil, Environmental etc)
• Established network in Queensland within government, regulatory bodies and/or private sector
• Demonstrated experience in environmental approvals/planning and compliance projects across private/development and/or government sectors
• High level knowledge and understanding of relevant State (Queensland) and Federal environmental and planning legislation (Environmental Protection Act 1994, Planning Act 2016, State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971)
• Experience within the resources sector is desirable but not essential
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, develop business and project manage
• Proven leadership skills and a desire to train, guide and mentor less experienced specialists
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage stakeholders at all levels
• Well-rounded critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience on site desirable

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and benefits.

• A structured learning and development framework to align with career progression goals.

• Brisbane CBD location preferred but offices in Gold Coast and Toowoomba offer flexibility for lifestyle

• Flexible working arrangements, including remote working options.

• An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly.

• Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance.

• Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters.

• Opportunities to work on special interest projects.

• Opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors.

• Opportunities to travel for work across multiple offices.

• Great cultural environment where teamwork and camaraderie are promoted and valued.

• Supportive leadership based on openness and transparency.

Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. If you are looking for a new challenge, want to participate growth of a successful business and join a passionate and entrepreneurial team, then don't wait, apply now

Engeny does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies and is not responsible for any related fees.