Lead Environmental Project Manager

3 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Umwelt Full time

Umwelt is a leading environmental consultancy with over three decades of experience across various sectors.

About the Role:

This position requires an experienced Senior Environmental Consultant to deliver comprehensive environmental impact assessments, planning, and management projects primarily in Victoria, and occasionally interstate. The ideal candidate will have expertise in advancing projects across various sectors, with a primary focus on renewable energy and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Project Management: Scope, plan, manage, and execute environmental assessment, planning, and 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.
About You:
  • You must have qualifications in environmental science, planning, or a related degree discipline.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental impact assessment or environmental planning (Victorian experience preferred) consulting experience is desirable.
  • Experience managing aspects of Environment Effects Statements and/or Ministerial planning permit applications or planning scheme amendments in Victoria.
  • Experience working on energy sector-related projects, including renewable energy and/or electricity transmission.
  • Strong knowledge of environmental and planning legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices.
  • Ability to adapt to undertake a range of technical work based on project requirements.
  • Interest and aptitude in working across multiple disciplines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to develop and maintain positive team and client relationships.
What's In It For You?

We offer an attractive salary of $120,000 per annum based on your skills and experience. Additionally, you will receive benefits such as:

  • Up to an extra day of paid leave each month for mental health and wellbeing.
  • 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.
  • Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers.


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