Principal Consultant – Planning and Approvals

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia APEM Group Full time

About The Role

Are you passionate about driving Australia's energy transition? Do you have expertise in environmental assessment, planning, and approvals? Are you ready to lead and inspire on some of the country's highest-profile renewable energy projects? Are you looking to take your career forward with a successful business, now backed by a global consultancy?

At Attexo, we're at the forefront of enabling Australia's energy future. As part of the global APEM Group, our team is delivering exceptional outcomes across a range of renewable energy projects, including wind farms, grid-scale batteries, pumped hydro, solar farms, and hydrogen production.

Due to continued success and a strong pipeline of exciting projects, we are seeking a Principal Consultant – Planning and Approvals to join our team.

In this key role, you'll lead the delivery of approval and environmental assessment programs across diverse renewable energy projects. You'll guide projects through site selection, feasibility, regulatory frameworks, and the obtainment of statutory approvals while mentoring junior team members and strengthening client relationships. Your contributions will shape the planning and approval aspects of transformative renewable energy developments across Queensland and beyond.

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

  • 10+ years of professional experience in planning, approvals, or environmental assessment, with a focus on energy sector projects.
  • Extensive knowledge of Queensland's Planning Act 2016 and related legislation.
  • A proven track record of obtaining statutory approvals for renewable energy projects.
  • Exceptional communication skills, including experience in technical reporting and presentation.
  • A degree in environmental science, planning, or environmental management.

This role offers you the chance to work on projects that align with your interests and to develop your career through continuous learning and collaboration. Join us and play a pivotal role in Australia's renewable energy future.

Next steps

We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team. If you can't tick every box on our job description, then we are still keen to hear from you and are open to supporting your development. That may be working part time or supporting you to gain experience in a specific area – we are a growing company and are able to adapt roles to reflect individual skills.

If you think you have what it takes to join our fast-growing business, then please apply immediately on our website. All we need is some basic information and your CV, we will review all applications quickly and will respond to all applications.

About Us

The APEM Group is a global environmental consultancy, we work with a range of clients including large corporations and governments to help them understand and solve a wide variety of environmental projects in the UK and globally. Our successful pioneering work has enabled us to grow and combine forces with other businesses who share our ethos and integrity. At our core, our people are working towards the protection of the environment across the globe.

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