Senior Environmental Approvals Consultant

7 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Bmt Defence Services LTD Full time
Senior / Associate Principal Environmental Approvals Consultant

Location: Flexible (Australia)

About the Position

Join a prestigious global design and consulting firm dedicated to addressing intricate real-world challenges.

Our Mission: We Innovate. We Advise. We Safeguard. We Sustain. We Educate. We Evolve.

BMT Defence Services LTD is a prominent international consultancy specializing in design, engineering, scientific research, and risk management, renowned for our commitment to excellence. Our ethos is rooted in the belief that improvement is always possible—whether it be in safety, sustainability, or efficiency. With a team of over 1,300 professionals across various regions, we empower our clients to make informed decisions by leveraging our extensive expertise.

For over 37 years, we have been delivering independent and sophisticated design and consultancy services, equipping our clients to navigate the most challenging design and systems issues. Our goal is to facilitate the maritime industry in achieving safer, cleaner, and more efficient operations. We utilize a diverse range of experiences and skills to offer high-quality, value-driven products and services within the maritime sector.

Your Next Career Opportunity –

The Senior/ Associate Principal Environmental Approvals Consultant will play a pivotal role in providing expertise, leadership, and strategic insight in the fields of water and environmental management. This position will focus on expanding the business through targeted development initiatives and strategic promotions. The successful candidate will act as a Project Manager and/or technical authority, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional environmental projects, particularly in the areas of environmental impact assessments and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Demonstrate strong technical proficiency in environmental investigations, assessments, planning, and approvals.
  • Offer strategic and regulatory environmental guidance to clients across various sectors, particularly in coastal and maritime infrastructure.
  • Enhance existing client relationships and cultivate new ones to advance the environmental business in the APAC region.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship within the national environmental team.
  • Engage with current and prospective clients to generate work, deliver services, and drive business growth.
  • Execute high-quality technical work with a high degree of autonomy and sound judgement.
  • Serve as a technical expert in environmental approvals, assessments, and project management.
  • Advise management and project teams on technical and business matters.
  • Oversee and evaluate the work of external consultants and team members.
  • Share expertise and mentor colleagues within the organization.
  • Prepare, review, and submit proposals and tenders.
  • Manage a variety of projects, ensuring adherence to scope, timelines, budget, and quality standards.
  • Contribute to thought leadership through authorship of papers, presentations at industry events, and participation in seminars and conferences.
  • Conduct specific technical tasks, including environmental policy development, stakeholder engagement, regulatory approvals, environmental impact assessments, and planning and auditing.
Qualifications and Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Over 7 years of post-graduate experience.
  • Proven experience with state and/or federal environmental approval processes.
  • Openness to learning new environmental regulatory frameworks.
  • Demonstrated expertise in conducting environmental assessments.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Strong technical foundation in environmental consulting.
  • Proven business development capabilities.
  • Experience in a multi-site organizational environment.
  • Background in the engineering or resource sectors.
  • Post-graduate qualifications in environmental management or a related discipline.
  • Established network within environmental policy, assessment, and approvals.
Employee Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal growth:

  • Competitive salary structure.
  • Performance-based bonus scheme linked to individual and company achievements.
  • Access to a robust Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential health, legal, and financial support.
  • Opportunities for learning and development to help you achieve your career and personal goals.
  • A commitment to embedding sustainability into our core operations.
  • A workplace that celebrates diversity and individual talents.
  • Globally harmonized benefits, tailored to remain competitive in local markets.
Our Core Values:

We believe that an organization can only excel in its market when all members collaborate effectively. Our values—Trust, Innovation, Passion, Respect, and Collaboration—are fundamental to our operations and culture.

Notice to Recruitment Agencies:

BMT Defence Services LTD exclusively accepts job applications through our ATS system. We do not accept unsolicited CVs submitted through any other means, including physical copies left with employees or operational teams. We reserve the right to pursue candidates without obligation to third-party terms or fees.



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