Job Description

Principal to Senior Principal Environmental Consultant

One of Australia’s largest employee-owned environmental consultancies is seeking a Principal to Senior Principal Environmental Consultant to lead and manage planning and approval projects, and environmental impact assessments for major renewables, resources, and infrastructure sectors throughout WA.

About Umwelt

With over three decades of experience and nine locations nationwide, we are a team of vibrant professionals collaborating with clients across a range of sectors including renewables, resources, infrastructure, defence, regulation and policy, and urban development. We provide fully integrated environmental and social assessment and management services.

About The Role

This role involves handling complex and multi-dimensional environmental assessments and approval processes. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver great project outcomes for our diverse range of clients, focusing primarily on renewable energy, resources, and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Management : Scope, plan, manage, and execute environmental assessment, planning, approvals, and environmental management projects, ensuring integrated outcomes and high-quality delivery.
2. Team Management : Manage project teams to achieve exceptional project results that meet or exceed client expectations.
3. Quality Assurance : Maintain a focus on delivering high-quality project outcomes and enhancing client satisfaction.
4. Client Engagement : Build and maintain strong client relationships, developing high-quality proposals to secure new business.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual with 15+ years’ experience. You will develop your consulting, writing, project management, and technical skills through delivering a range of planning and environmental consulting projects.

You will have:

• Qualifications in environmental science, planning, or related degree discipline
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in environmental impact assessment or planning and approvals (WA experience preferred)
• Strong knowledge of environmental and planning legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices
• Experience managing medium to large projects through the development spectrum
• A strong professional network in WA across the resources, renewables, and/or infrastructure sectors
• Adaptability to undertake a range of technical work based on project requirements
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organised, motivated, and self-directed

What We Offer

Our people are our number one asset, and we are committed to providing a workplace that supports our team to grow. As part of our team, you will be offered:

• A role collaborating with experienced professionals to support your growth and development
• Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
• Flexible work arrangements to support a work/life balance
• Opportunities to work nationally across diverse and technically challenging projects
• #MeDays – an Umwelt wellbeing initiative offering staff one extra paid day off per month
• Generous additional hours policy and working away from home benefits
• Opportunities to join Umwelt’s Employee Share Plan (ESP)
• A workplace culture of learning and personal development
• Established and well-considered wellbeing tools and initiatives
• A competitive salary based on skills and experience

Diversity and Inclusion

At Umwelt, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan and believe that a diverse and inclusive environment drives innovation and excellence.

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.

If you would like additional assistance through the recruitment process, please reach out to our friendly HR team.

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

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