Lead Environmental Strategist for Infrastructure and Sustainability

3 days ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Umwelt Full time
About Us

At Umwelt, we are a leading Australian-owned environmental consultancy with over three decades of experience and nine locations nationwide. We service a range of sectors including renewables, infrastructure, sustainability, Defence, regulation and policy, critical minerals, and urban development.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to join our Brisbane team as a Principal Environmental Consultant/Planner. As a key member of our team, you will lead and manage planning and approval projects, and environmental impact assessments for major infrastructure, renewables, mining, and government sectors throughout Queensland, with potential opportunities to support projects nationally.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual with 10+ years' experience in environmental impact assessment or planning and approvals. You will have a strong knowledge of environmental and planning legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices, and be able to adapt to undertake a range of technical work based on project requirements.

Responsibilities
  • Project Management: Scope, plan, manage, and execute environmental assessment, planning, approvals and environmental management projects, ensuring integrated outcomes and high-quality delivery
  • Team Management: Manage project teams to achieve exceptional project results that meet or exceed client expectations
  • Quality Assurance: Maintain a focus on delivering high-quality project outcomes and enhancing client satisfaction
  • Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong client relationships, developing high-quality proposals to secure new business
Requirements
  • Qualifications in environmental science, planning, or related degree discipline
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental impact assessment or planning and approvals (QLD experience preferred) - 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
  • 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's In It For You
  • An estimated annual salary of AUD $120,000 - AUD $150,000 depending on your experience and qualifications
  • Flexible work options to suit your lifestyle
  • A role with experienced professionals that can mentor you and help you develop your skills
  • Opportunities to work across the country on different and challenging projects
  • Opportunities to join Umwelt's Employee Share Plan
  • A learning and development culture, with different training options and assistance
  • Wellbeing tools and initiatives and hands on training
  • Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
About Our Team

At Umwelt, we believe in fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We're committed to creating a supportive and equitable environment where everyone's unique perspectives and contributions are valued.

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