Job Details: Principal Environmental Consultant - BrisbaneJob Title: Principal Environmental Consultant - Brisbane
Vacancy No: VN4539
Employment Type: Permanent
Contract Type: Full-Time
About the role
SLR Consulting APAC is an employee-controlled international environmental consultancy with a globally recognised reputation for providing high quality tailored services. With 850 staff across 23 technical disciplines in APAC, we offer global consultancy advice and support on a wide range of strategic and site-specific issues to a diverse and growing base of business, regulatory and governmental clients.
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Principal Environmental Consultant to join our internationally recognised Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) team based in Brisbane. Our team provides a wide range of project management, due diligence, EIA and approval services. We collaborate closely with our 23 in-house technical discipline teams to deliver comprehensive environmental service to clients across various sectors. Our Brisbane EIA team are diverse well-renowned, and work from our modern offices on Eagle Street with stunning bridge and river views.
Articulate, motivated and with a keen eye for technical details, you will have circa 15 years' experience in consulting, government or industry. You will enjoy undertaking project work whilst mentoring team members and developing client relationships throughout the region. You will also collaborate on projects and initiatives with the national EIA group and other teams within our multi-disciplinary business. Exposure to international clients (e.g., who might own mineral assets in Australia) is likely in this role.
Key Responsibilities
As a technical leader in our national EIA team, this role will see you:
Providing advice on best practice EIA and management principles to clients and internal SLR team membersLeading and working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects across various sectorsAssisting in the development and implementation of team business plans and strategiesDeveloping, facilitating and enhancing effective relationships with our clients and internal SLR team members, particularly across other technical disciplinesWorking closely with the team lead to drive team and company growthConducting thorough technical reviews and mentoring/development of junior staffDelivering clear and precise, high-quality reportsOccasionally travelling to undertake field assessments and site familiarisation walk-oversExperience
Along with a great attitude and the ability to contribute to our friendly team, we are looking for:
A degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or a related fieldMinimum of 15 years' experience in environmental impact assessment and primary state and commonwealth approvalsA solid network and the ability to win work through business development and demonstrated client management expertiseStrong experience in major linear infrastructure projects is essential. Experience in Mining (particularly non-coal e.g. copper, gold etc), Energy or Renewables will also be highly regardedDemonstrated experience directing and managing multidisciplinary projectsDemonstrated knowledge of state and Commonwealth environmental legislation and policies, standards and guidelinesDemonstrated knowledge of international impact assessment and securities reporting (e.g., SK-1300, NI-I43-101) will be looked upon favourablyStrong attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAustralian Citizenship or rights to work in AustraliaOur Benefits
We are most proud of our diverse, friendly and expert team, who work together to collaborate on projects to get the best possible outcome for our clients.
Whether you're enjoying our flexible hybrid work environment, needing support studying whilst working, or at that time in your life where a supportive and generous parental leave scheme is key… Our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.
You can find a comprehensive list here. Next Steps
We make hiring decisions based on your experience, skills and passion. Please note that interviews are conducted with gender diverse interview panels to the best of our ability. When you apply, please tell us the pronouns you use and any reasonable adjustments you may need during the interview process.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment consultants will not be accepted. You must be part of the preferred supplier agreement list which is coordinated through our Talent Acquisition team.
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