Principal Water Consultant

• One of Australia's largest employee-owned environmental consultancies
• Flexible work arrangements and excellent employee benefits
• Additional Benefit of a #ME Day (Paid day off once a month)

About Umwelt

Umwelt is a specialist environmental consultancy that has been operating in Australia for over 30 years, with offices across nine locations nationwide. Umwelt has a strong portfolio of work across renewables, resources, extractive industries, infrastructure, urban development, government and defence.

Now is an exciting time to join Umwelt and be an integral part of the journey, as we expand the Water Services group, which includes integrated surface water and groundwater technical services.

Umwelt is looking to appoint an experienced Principal Water Consultant specialised in surface water environmental studies and help grow and expand our Water Services group.

About the Role

As Principal Water Consultant, this role will involve leading and completing technical projects, providing technical guidance and ensuring delivery of work across surface water environmental projects nationally. Typical projects include (but not limited to) surface water impact assessments to support renewables projects, site water balance modelling, flood studies, erosion and sediment control, water security studies, ecohydrological assessments, mine closure studies and management plans. The role also includes opportunity for business development and/or technical innovation to help facilitate delivery of integrated technical projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership through the delivery of surface water projects, and support the growth and success of the surface water team, in collaboration with management
• Contribute to business development activities and the growth of a National surface water team.
• Demonstrate and deliver on technically accurate data analysis and reporting
• Manage and deliver medium to large-scale projects from proposal to completion, building strong client relationships and communication
• Provide expert advice on surface water/water issues, regulations, and best practices
• Collaborate with clients, regulatory agencies, and other technical disciplines (i.e. ecology, social, cultural heritage and spatial analysis) to develop innovative and tailored solutions
• Provide positive leadership and guidance to junior staff, fostering a collaborative, productive and fun work environment

About You

• Degree qualifications in Engineering (Water).
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in water/environmental consulting
• Sound capabilities in managing water related projects
• Strong leadership with a people focus, thriving in a fun, friendly environment that values work-life balance, while delivering innovative, high-quality technical work
• Ability to distil complex information and tasks to be able to communicate to a broad audience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment

What's In It for You?

We care about our people and want to help you grow in your career. As part of our team, you will be offered:

• ME Days: We provide our staff with up to an extra day of paid leave each month for mental health and wellbeing
• Flexible work options to suit your lifestyle
• A role with experienced professionals that can mentor you and help you develop your skills
• Opportunities to work across the country on different and challenging projects
• Opportunities to join Umwelt's Employee Share Plan
• A learning and development culture, with different training options and assistance
• Wellbeing tools and initiatives and hands on training
• An attractive salary based on your skills and experienced
• Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers

Diversity and Inclusion 

At Umwelt, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We're all responsible in creating a diverse, inclusive, and accountable culture where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging, mutual respect, and kindness.

The Umwelt team are privileged to collaborate closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our workplace culture but also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do. Join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable workplace where everyone's unique perspectives and contributions are valued.

Join the Umwelt Team 

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via SEEK. Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.  

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To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.