Senior Environmental Approvals Specialist

3 weeks ago

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia WSP Global Inc. Full time
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Help shape the future of Queensland

We're growing fast and winning big, and we're looking for passionate planning and environmental professionals to join us.

Whether you're an experienced Consultant, Senior Consultant, or Associate, this is your chance to work on major infrastructure projects across transport, water, energy, and property. You'll guide projects through planning and approvals, making a real impact on the communities where we live, work, and play.

We offer flexible, hybrid work options from our Brisbane, Gold Coast, or Sunshine Coast offices.

We work hard to deliver projects that improve the communities where we live, work, and play. With strong growth ambitions and major recent wins, we're looking for passionate and experienced planning and environmental professionals to join us on this journey.

What you'll do (depending on your level)

- Deliver planning and environmental assessments (EIS, SSI, SSD, MID, REFs)
- Build strong client relationships across public and private sectors
- Contribute to winning work through compelling proposals
- Lead, mentor, and help shape a positive team culture
- Provide expert advice on major infrastructure projects in renewables, transport, water, and property
- Collaborate with specialists across ecology, acoustics, land contamination, engineering, and design

Recent projects include:

- Strategic environmental assessments of emerging renewable energy technologies such as offshore wind, pumped hydro, and hydrogen
- Planning approvals for iconic infrastructure projects including the Beaufort Bypass, Inland Rail, and large-scale energy transition projects like EnergyConnect and the Central West Orana REZ
- Supporting the rollout of Fast Rail initiatives and Zero Emissions Bus transitions

About you

You're passionate about planning and approvals, with a strong track record of delivering great outcomes for clients and communities.

You will likely bring:

- 3–15 years of experience in environmental planning and approvals (we have roles available for various levels)
- Proven experience leading or contributing to major projects and approval strategies
- A sound understanding of Queensland's environmental assessment frameworks and planning legislation
- Demonstrated ability to manage or support complex, multidisciplinary projects
- Strong communication skills and an interest in mentoring others (for more senior candidates)
- A team-first mindset and drive to grow with us

Ready to shape the future of infrastructure in Queensland?

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP's collective success.To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we've designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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