Renewable Energy Approvals Specialist

6 days ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Mott MacDonald Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Renewable Energy Approvals Lead to join our Sydney office and contribute to our Environment & Society Portfolio. As a Technical Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth and business development in our renewable energy approvals offering, with an initial focus on NSW.

As part of our Environment and Society portfolio management team, this role will collaborate with senior colleagues to provide services across other markets including transport, defence, urban planning, and water.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leverage existing client relationships and build new relationships to identify new business opportunities and secure environment and approvals work from key clients, with a focus on energy projects, including renewables and transmission & distribution.
  • Collaborate with market and account leaders to bring the best of Mott MacDonald to our clients.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver environmental impact assessments for major infrastructure projects in energy, and bring your skills to transport, water, and social infrastructure markets as required.
  • Manage approvals projects across the project lifecycle from proposal through to delivery on projects.
  • Collaborate with interstate team members to deliver a nationally consistent client experience and quality.
  • Contribute to the promotion of our Environment & Society capability within the industry.
  • Mentor and guide junior staff members within the team.
  • Manage and coordinate relationships with sub-consultants to ensure successful delivery of major projects.
About You

You will have prior experience within the consultancy industry, working with multi-discipline teams on complex projects. You will have a relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science, environmental engineering, planning, or similar, and experience in impact assessment or regulatory approvals for energy projects.

You will have knowledge and experience of State and Commonwealth legislation and regulations, and a proven history in identifying, winning, and delivering projects. You will also have experience in a consulting environment with business development and client relationship skills, and deep industry connections and the ability to influence and develop strong relationships, particularly in the energy sector and on renewable energy projects.

Our Values and Benefits

At Mott MacDonald, we celebrate the rich diversity of our team and are dedicated to nurturing an inclusive work environment that encourages everyone to embrace their unique selves. We take pride in offering a wonderful array of benefits and amenities designed to make your experience here truly exceptional, including a flexible and agile work atmosphere, a competitive salary, comprehensive coverage, and opportunities to enhance your work-life balance.



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