Project Consultant

• Work on city-shaping, major infrastructure projects.
• Join a team of experts that thrive on a challenge and unconventional thinking in Sydney or Newcastle
• Flexible/family-friendly hours, including supportive working from home environment.

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

Due to anticipated growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, we are seeking a Project Consultant – Sustainability and Climate Change to join our New South Wales (Sydney, Paramatta or Newcastle) team.

We're looking for a natural team player who is eager to contribute across all aspects of sustainability consultancy—from integrating into a high-performing local and national team, supporting strategic bids and business development activities, and shaping high-level conceptual project strategies, through to delivering defined requirements and verifying performance outcomes in operation.

The ideal candidate will also have demonstrated experience in leading small to medium-scale sustainability-focused projects.

A Typical Day for You

• Managing deliverables for medium-scale projects or components of larger projects
• Contributing to project planning, management, budgeting, and controls
• Liaising with clients and suppliers to develop project briefs and source information
• Applying deep knowledge of sustainability/ESD principles to solve complex problems, particularly around decarbonization of buildings and infrastructure assets
• Producing designs and reports to meet client requirements
• Presenting at and contributing to client meetings and workshops

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related sustainability discipline
• 4+ years' industry experience as a Sustainability Consultant or similar role, preferably with building or infrastructure design and delivery experience
• Familiarity with best-practice certification schemes such as Green Star, NABERS, NatHERS, BASIX, and ISC IS ratings
• Ideally, experience or confidence in technical analysis across energy, water, and waste modeling; climate resilience; and life-cycle analysis. Familiarity with IES, FirstRate, or HERO software is desirable
• Ability to apply theoretical engineering/scientific principles to analyze, interpret, and resolve project requirements and challenges
• Passion for developing solutions for a low-carbon, sustainable built environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Your New Colleagues

At WSP, sustainability isn't just a service—it's a mindset. Our team is globally recognized for creativity, innovation, and shaping the future of sustainable design.

In Australia, you'll join a dynamic group of 40+ consultants with diverse expertise—engineers, architects, renewable energy specialists, environmental scientists, and economists—all united by a shared passion for creating a better built environment.

We work on some of the nation's most transformative projects: Sydney Metro, High-Speed Rail, major precinct renewals, university campuses, schools, data centers, and more. Our clients span private organizations, government agencies, not-for-profits, and institutions, giving you exposure to a wide range of sectors and challenges.

Our mission? Deliver high-performance building design and sustainable urban infrastructure solutions that go beyond compliance. From Green Star and IS rating tools to cutting-edge strategies for decarbonization, we thrive on pushing boundaries and applying bold, out-of-the-box thinking.

We believe diversity drives innovation. By bringing together different perspectives, skills, and experiences, we create solutions that are smarter, more creative, and truly impactful. If you're curious, collaborative, and ready to make a difference, you'll fit right in.

Our Offer

At WSP, you'll find the scale and resources to do the kind of work the world needs—while feeling supported, heard, and empowered to grow your career. Here's what sets us apart:

• Competitive Pay & Perks – Enjoy top-tier compensation, salary continuance insurance and more.
• Inclusive Culture – Thrive in a team that celebrates diverse voices and values your unique perspective.
• Career Growth, Your Way – Access mentoring, leadership development, secondments, and global mobility opportunities.
• Flexibility That Works – Embrace flexible work arrangements and the option to purchase up to four extra weeks of leave.
• Family & Life Support – Benefit from up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave and tailored return-to-work support.
• Purpose-Driven Projects – Contribute to meaningful work that helps build sustainable, resilient communities.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 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.

With us, you can. Apply today.

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