Principal Environmental Consultant

6 days ago


City of Melbourne, Australia EHS Support, LLC Full time

EHS Support is a specialty environmental consulting firm that provides solutions to complex environmental, health, and safety challenges across a range of market sectors and industries. With experts located throughout the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, we form long‑lasting partnerships with our clients through a culture of excellence, innovation, work ethic, and integrity. We focus on hiring and retaining talented, motivated people who enjoy collaborating with and delivering value to our clients. Our team does more than identify problems— we provide solutions.

Experience Level: 15–25 years

About the Role

Join us to work on multi‑million‑dollar career defining projects.

We are seeking an accomplished Principal with 15–25 years of experience to help manage our WA Contaminated Land Team and to assist with some of Australia's of largest and most complex industrial facilities closures. This is a seller‑doer leadership opportunity with a clear equity/shareholding path. You will also play a pivotal role in business development, client success, and team growth. We welcome applications from both individual leaders and established teams seeking a new platform to grow. With strong market demand and projected growth, this role provides the opportunity to shape the future direction of our company while leaving your personal mark on the region.

What You’ll Do

- Lead client engagement across the industrial sectors (focused on contaminated land) and/or the mining rehabilitation sector.

- Deliver technically challenging projects in contaminated land, site rehabilitation (industrial and/or mining), compliance, and beneficial reuse of waste.

- Mentor and develop high‑performing multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional excellence.

- Provide strategic environmental advice on regulatory policy, assurance, compliance, and remediation.

- Actively pursue new opportunities, contributing to business development and revenue growth through a proven seller‑doer approach.

- Contribute to company strategy and future planning, helping to shape the growth of our Australian and international business.

What We’re Looking For

- 15–25 years’ environmental consulting experience, with a strong background in contaminated land management.

- Accredited environmental auditors will attract additional compensation support

- Proven seller‑doer track record with measurable business development success.

- Recognized leadership ability: delegation, team building, and driving both sales and group growth.

- Strong technical expertise in contaminated land and groundwater assessments and regulatory strategy.

- A collaborative mindset with the ambition to contribute to culture and company‑wide growth.

- Opportunity for signing Bonus

- Opportunity for retention Bonus

- Opportunity for revenue Share

- “Growth Accelerator” Bonus: tied directly to practice area or client base expansion

- Potential fast track to share ownership for the global entity (EHS Support LLC)

Professional Development & Memberships

- Paid professional memberships (EIANZ, ALGA, Engineers Australia)

- Training & development allowances

- Clear equity/shareholding path

Why Join Us?

This is more than a senior consulting role — it’s a leadership platform. You will have:

- The autonomy to grow your own portfolio and team, supported by global business infrastructure.

- A seat at the table in shaping company strategy and regional growth.

- Opportunities to work on high‑profile projects across Australia and internationally.

- A collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that values initiative, ownership, and long‑term sustainability.

We are a growing international consultancy with ambitious plans, and this role offers the chance to directly influence both business and culture while mentoring the next generation of leaders.

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