Principal or Senior Principal Environmental Consultant

5 days ago

Adelaide, South Australia Umwelt Australia Pty Limited Full time
  • Work for a leading and growing Australian-owned environmental consultancy
  • Flexible working options and benefits to support a healthy work-life balance
  • Enjoy a strong pipeline of diverse and exciting projects

About Umwelt

With over three decades of experience and nine locations nationwide, we are a team of vibrant professionals servicing a range of sectors including renewables, infrastructure, sustainability, Defence, regulation and policy, critical minerals, and urban development. We provide fully integrated environmental and social assessment and management services including concept and feasibility, technical assessment, consultation, approvals, delivery, operation, and decommissioning.

About The Role

Due to continuous growth, our Adelaide team is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Environmental Consultant to lead and manage planning and approval projects, and environmental impact assessments for major infrastructure, renewables, mining, and government sectors throughout South Australia (with potential opportunities to support projects nationally). This role involves leading complex and multi-dimensional environmental assessments and approval processes.

Our key services in demand for the Adelaide environmental team are due diligence assessments, approval strategies, planning and environmental approvals, environmental and technical studies, compliance and auditing, and environmental management. You will have the opportunity to lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver quality project outcomes for our diverse range of clients.

You will advise our clients across the development spectrum, including initial site feasibility assessments, impact assessments, approvals strategy, planning and environment approvals, development and implementation of environmental management plans and post-approval compliance. Working as part of our National Environmental business you will be supported by a broad range of environmental practitioners with opportunities for you to develop your skills and expand your network.

This role is suited to an experienced environmental professional, or environmental planner looking to expand and diversify their experience and career.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Quality Assurance: Maintain a focus on delivering high-quality project outcomes and enhancing client satisfaction.
  2. Project Management: Scope, plan, manage, and execute environmental assessment, planning, approvals, and environmental management projects, ensuring integrated outcomes and high-quality delivery.
  3. Project Team Management: Manage project teams to achieve exceptional project results that exceed client expectations.
  4. Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong client relationships, developing high-quality proposals to secure new business.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual with 10+ years' experience who has experience in delivering approvals within South Australia.

In this role you will lead high performing project teams, mentor staff, grow your external networks and utilise your skills to solve complex problems for our clients.

You will have:

  • Qualifications in environmental science, planning, or related degree discipline
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental impact assessment or planning and approvals (SA experience essential) – consulting experience is desirable
  • Strong knowledge of environmental and planning legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices
  • Experience managing medium to large projects through the development spectrum, including managing timelines, budgets, and resourcing
  • Adaptability to undertake a range of technical work based on project requirements
  • Experience in mentoring and developing staff
  • Interest and aptitude in working across multiple disciplines
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive team and client relationships
  • Organised, motivated and self-directed

What We Offer

Our people are our number one asset, and we are committed to providing a workplace that supports our team to grow. As part of our team, you will be offered:

  • A role collaborating with experienced professionals to support your growth and development
  • Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
  • Flexible work arrangements to support a work/life balance
  • Opportunities to work nationally across diverse and technically challenging projects
  • #MeDays – an Umwelt wellbeing initiative offering staff one extra paid day off per month (12 days per year for FTE) to support mental health
  • Generous additional hours policy and working away from home benefits
  • Opportunities to join Umwelt's Employee Share Plan (ESP)
  • A workplace culture of learning and personal development, with a mix of in-house and externally hosted training opportunities offered as well as mentorship
  • Established and well considered wellbeing tools and initiatives and hands-on training
  • A competitive salary based on skills and experience

Diversity and Inclusion

At Umwelt, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are all responsible in creating a diverse, inclusive, and accountable culture where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging, mutual respect, and kindness.

The Umwelt team are privileged to collaborate closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our workplace culture but also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do. Join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and contributions are valued.

Join the Umwelt Team

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via SEEK. Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.

If you would like additional assistance through the recruitment process, please reach out to our friendly HR team at HRManagement@umwelt.com.au

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.

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