Principal Consultant

6 days ago

Perth, Western Australia ERM Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

About the role:
Our ecology team is growing and ERM is recruiting for a Principal Zoologist/Ecologist to join our high performing national team. This is an excellent opportunity based in our Perth office, to lead zoological/ecological assessments to support large-scale capital development projects, including for mining, oil and gas, renewables, and infrastructure sector clients.

We have a diverse client base, and your projects will encompass the full project life cycle, including impact assessments, biodiversity stewardship site assessments, biodiversity certification assessments, EPBC referrals, and strategic advisory.

As ERM is the leading provider of ecological services to the renewable energy sector, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our multi-disciplinary teams to deliver best practice across this rapidly evolving sector.

Responsibilities:

  • Delivering biodiversity values and constraints assessments, rehabilitation monitoring, biodiversity surveys, impact and offset assessments and ecological management plans
  • Conducting environmental analyses and mapping, research, and field surveys
  • Preparation of Biodiversity Stewardship Agreements
  • Provision of advice on the relevant regulatory framework and project approval pathway
  • Writing technical environmental reports, proposals, and tenders
  • Planning and managing projects with a range of complexity and scale
  • Undertake technical reviews
  • Building relationships with clients while actively pursuing new business opportunities
  • Mentoring junior staff and assisting with their professional development

If you bring the following, we'd love to hear from you
:

  • 10+ years' experience in biodiversity impact assessment
  • Tertiary qualifications in zoology, ecology or related discipline
  • Extensive experience in leading ecological/zoological inputs and directing teams of field surveyors on large-scale projects
  • Experience in the preparation of bushfire risk assessments would be beneficial
  • Experience in the WA ecological/zoological consultancy market, with a strong external-facing, client-orientated approach
  • Excellent understanding of WA regional ecosystems and State/Commonwealth regulatory frameworks and policy
  • Experience in undertaking environmental impact assessments for EIAs
  • Proven track record in winning work
  • Willingness and/or experience in managing and training junior staff
  • Full Australian Driving licence

Some ERM Benefits:

  • ERM offers highly flexible working arrangements, and we believe in optimal work-life balance
  • Continuous training and development as well as the opportunity to collaborate in global technical communities
  • Discretionary performance bonuses
  • Employee Assistance Programs including mental and physical health wellness support
  • Opportunity to join and work in local communities through the ERM foundation
  • Paid quarterly wellness days and purchased leave options

Who We Are:
As the world's leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status.

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