
Environmental Approvals Specialist
1 week ago
**Work options**: Flexible
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What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?_**
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
**The opportunity**
We work hard to deliver projects that improve the communities where we live, work, and play. With strong growth ambitions for our team, we're looking for passionate and experienced planning and environmental professionals to join us on this exciting journey.
In these roles, you will contribute to a diverse range of projects across environmental impact assessments and land-use planning, helping to guide major infrastructure projects in the transport, water, power/renewables, and property sectors through the planning and approvals process.
We offer a flexible, hybrid work environment with the option to **work from any of our South East Queensland offices** (Brisbane, Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast) and **remotely up to two days per week**.
**What you’ll do**
Depending on your level and experience, your role may include:
- Supporting and delivering environmental assessment and planning projects, including EIS, SSI, SSD, MID, and REFs
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships across both public and private sectors
- Contributing to work winning and business development, including the preparation of competitive and compelling fee proposals
- Leading and mentoring team members, supporting their development and contributing to a positive team culture
- Providing expert advice on large-scale local and national infrastructure projects such as:
- Renewable energy (generation and transmission)
- Transport infrastructure (road, rail, and transition to Net Zero)
- Water and utilities projects
- Property developments and broader land use planning initiatives
- Collaborating with a diverse range of technical specialists including ecologists, acousticians, contaminated land scientists, engineers, and designers
Recent projects include:
- Strategic environmental assessments of emerging renewable energy technologies such as offshore wind, pumped hydro, and hydrogen
- Planning approvals for iconic infrastructure projects including the Beaufort Bypass, Inland Rail, and large-scale energy transition projects like EnergyConnect and the Central West Orana REZ
- Supporting the rollout of Fast Rail initiatives and Zero Emissions Bus transitions
**About you**
You’re passionate about environmental planning and approvals, with a track record of delivering high-quality outcomes for clients and communities.
You will likely bring:
- 3-15 years of experience in environmental planning and approvals (we have roles available for various levels)
- Proven experience leading or contributing to major projects and approval strategies
- A sound understanding of Queensland's environmental assessment frameworks and planning legislation
- Demonstrated ability to manage or support complex, multidisciplinary projects
- A collaborative mindset and a desire to contribute to a high-performing, growing team
**Ready to shape the future of infrastructure in Queensland?**
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.
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