Senior Environmental Planner

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Mott MacDonald Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Brilliant people trusted to do brilliant things

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy. Working together as a global team we plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings, and wider infrastructure that is integral to people's daily lives. We value excellence in every dimension of our business and continuously seek opportunities to improve what we do and how we do it.

We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future.

Your Opportunity

Our Environment and Society team in Victoria currently has a vacancy for a Senior Environmental Planner  to join our growing team in Melbourne. Develop your career within our highly successful global business and work with our local and national colleagues. Are you interested in becoming part of team in Victoria that gets to work on a variety of projects and gets to be involved in a team from the ground up? The role will be integral to our growing team working on some of the largest most complex energy and transport projects in Victoria, and across Australia. Our team also works on major projects in our defence and water sectors, being an integral part of multidisciplinary teams.

This exciting role will include:

Technical project management and execution:

Contributing to the delivery of environmental approvals projects, reporting, planning approvals, impact assessments and related technical studies.Construction environmental management of large infrastructure projectsProviding technical support for Projects in relation to environmental compliance and management.

Business development

Contribute to identifying new project opportunities, develop and maintain strong client relationshipsSupport the development of proposals and bid submissions.Contribute to, and coordinating the delivery of environmental studies and documentation for the attainment of local, state, and federal environmental approvals

Team leadership and mentoring

Mentor and provide guidance to more junior members of the environment team.Manage and/or liaise with environment consultants and other planning consultants, to ensure successful delivery of a project.Work collaboratively as part of an integrated expert across larger projects across other internal Mott MacDonald sectors. Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

About You

5-8 years experience in environment and planning approvals in Victoria with deep connections with working in consulting.You'll have the ability to influence and develop strong relationships with our key clients in providing environment and sustainability strategy with the delivery of major infrastructure projects.A diverse background and experience of delivering on high value projects across the environment and planning space.Tertiary qualifications in in science/engineering/planningExperience in environmental management, approvals, Impact assessments, risk assessments etc.In-depth understanding of Victorian and Commonwealth environment and planning legislation.Environment and planning project management or project coordination experience Experience working in a consulting environment.

Culture & Benefits 

Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity. We welcome diverse applicants, including First Nations People, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people of all genders, neurodiversity, cultural backgrounds, age groups, and those with intersectional identities. 

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience: 

  • Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly 
  • Life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance 
  • Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more 
  • Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development 

You've got this 

We endorse a diverse and inclusive workplace, and look to provide suitable opportunities for employees including the opportunity for part time and job shared roles where possible. If you are interested in this role and looking for a part time permanent opportunity, please apply #LI-RZ1

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