Environmental Consultant

**21224BR**

**Requisition Number**:
21224BR
**Description**:
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind.

We care about the communities we serve, because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

The role in a snapshot:
This role will see you working closely with industry specialists to undertake and coordinate environmental approvals for high profile, challenging projects for a range of clients from multinationals to local companies. Stantec is currently undertaking numerous complex assessments under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA) and Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth).

You will be given the opportunity to utilise your science background within a well-structured team to problem solve, provide technical insight and communicate with other multi-disciplinary teams of scientists, engineers, drafters, project administrators and contractors, enabling you to further develop your skills working in a fast-paced, consulting environment.

As part of this opportunity, you will gain experience in project management, proposal development and developing relationships with clients and stakeholders on a range of projects. You will also support the continued growth of our business and foster the development of environmental approvals capability across our mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors.

Primary responsibilities:

- Support our team by providing specialist environmental approvals advice and assessment services on a range of projects in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
- Provide technical support that ensures project outcomes meet or exceed both client and Stantec’s expectations.
- Plan, program, coordinate and manage approvals projects.
- Work within budgets and timeframes, while providing high quality deliverables for projects.
- Identify opportunities and develop business within the approvals team.
- At minimum, an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science or related discipline.
- 2+ years’ industry experience, preferably working within a consulting environment;
- Knowledge of State (WA) and Federal environmental legislation and approvals framework;
- Experience in mining and/or linear infrastructure projects;
- Experience in the preparation of Clearing Permits, Environmental Referrals, and Mining Proposals is highly desirable.

What we offer:
Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development and wellbeing is ongoing.
- Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts.
- Learning and Talent Development Programs including Global programs, online learning and on-the-job learning
- Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
- Professional Registrations and Memberships
- Income Continuance Insurance (ICI)
- Access to financial bonuses based on performance
- Service Recognition Awards
- Employee referral benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their immediate family members
- A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
- A large break-out room with lounges, table tennis and pool table facilities

**Title**:
Environmental Consultant (Approvals)

**Qualifications**:

- At minimum, an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science or related discipline.

**Employment Type**: Full-Time

**Job Type**: Regular

**Job Category**: Consulting, Environmental Science, Environmental Services

**About Stantec**:
The Stantec community unites approximately 25,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring mining, water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.

**Location**:
Australia-Western Australia Perth

**Country**:
Australia

**State/Province**:
Western Australia

**City**:
Perth