Principal Environmental Consultant

**Job Description**:
**Principal Environmental Consultant - Approvals and Planning**
- An experienced Environmental Planner/Scientist with a proven track record of delivering complex projects in a consulting environment in NSW? Want to be the technical lead for a small but experienced environmental approvals team and grow the team under you?_
- If you have the drive and desire to enhance your career with a company focused on connecting the best people to the best work, then we want to hear from you._

**The Opportunity**

As our success and growth continues across New South Wales, and with the recent establishment of our Sydney office, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified Principal level **Environmental Approvals Specialist** to join our growing **Sydney** team.

In this role you will be undertaking a variety of environmental approvals projects, working closely with the existing environmental management, approvals and compliance (EMAC) team and also with our team of ecological, contaminated land and ecological specialists. The market sectors we work across are diverse and comprise a range of private and public sector clients.

The role will include the following key responsibilities:

- Be the technical lead for impact assessment and approvals in NSW.
- Ensure production of high-quality technical reports including impact assessments and management plans to a broad range of clients.
- Coordinate the day-to-day management of clients, project teams and specialist sub-consultants.
- Provide direction to more junior planning/approvals staff to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Lead proposals and develop project budgets.
- Being supported by the NSW Area Manager and National Marketing Manager, participate in business development activities and lead the growth and management of new approvals clients in NSW.
- Represent Kleinfelder at an industry level by participating in external forums and have, or be working towards, membership of a professional institution.
- Work competently and safely by complying with relevant WHS requirements, including internal Kleinfelder and external client procedures.

The role would initially report to the NSW EMAC and Ecology Team Leader, however the planned growth of both teams may lead to a direct reporting line to the NSW Area Manager and future responsibility for the EMAC service line.

This is a full time role, however, consideration will be given to part-time working arrangements. We offer flexible working patterns and reward schemes for our staff.

**Desired Attributes/Credentials**
- Recognised tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental management, urban planning (or equivalent).
- Minimum **15** years of experience in environmental consulting.
- Demonstrated experience in client and project management across a range of environmental projects of significant complexity and scale.
- Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate multiple project teams engaged on approvals and compliance projects to deliver to deadlines and within budget.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (REAP) accreditation, or the work history and desire to attain REAP accreditation in the near future, would be highly regarded. Support can be provided to applicants who would like to get this accreditation.
- Previous leadership positions and an interest and experience in team management would also be well regarded.
- Ability and willingness to travel and spend short periods away from home, if required.

**Who is Kleinfelder?**

Kleinfelder Australia is an environmental and geotechnical consulting firm providing professional and technical services for land contamination and remediation, geotechnical services, environmental planning and approvals, ecology, heritage services, land rehabilitation, bushfire planning and design.

Kleinfelder Australia, as part of the global Kleinfelder Group, an environmental, engineering and science-based consulting firm, can utilise the experience of over 3,000 employees globally. With almost 100 staff operating across Australia, we deliver our projects with local and international experience across multiple disciplinary lines.

**What Kleinfelder can offer**

We’re a team of collaborative, supportive, and passionate environmental professionals who prioritise work-life balance with flexible working options. We promote and support this so our team members can succeed in their careers whilst also having time to achieve their personal goals and interests.

Kleinfelder offers many benefits to ensure your rewarded and respected for the part you play in the success of the business. These include but are not limited to:

- Highly competitive salary packages,
- Company Paid Parental Leave,
- Purchase an extra two weeks of annual leave per year,
- Australia day/public holiday swap,
- Reward and recognition programs including bonuses,
- Paid overtime, (a