Senior Environmental Consultant - Approvals ERM is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join our team in Perth to support our services to the mining and future energy sector (hydrogen, ammonia and renewables). ERM is rapidly growing in capability and capacity to help our mining and future energy sector clients face the growing challenges of developing and operating sustainable projects. You will be part of a highly successful team responsible for consulting on project permitting and approvals to support our sustainable business locally, while networking with ERM's global teams to share best practices across the industries. What ERM can offer you in this position:
The environmental approvals team has been successful in securing tenders allowing you to be involved in very purposeful sustainability projects. The leadership team boasts longevity with ERM and can offer you the type of mentorship, coaching, and industry skills that surpass many other organisations, resulting in accelerated career growth in the environmental industry. ERM offers highly flexible working arrangements and believes in optimal work-life balance. Employee Assistance Programs including mental and physical health wellness support, confidential access to a wellbeing coach, and discounts with a range of retailers. ERM has an Employee Banking Solutions Program where you can take advantage of a range of preferential rates, banking discounts, fee waivers, and more. Opportunity to join and work in local communities through the ERM foundation. Discretionary performance bonuses. Continuous training and development.
This is an opportunity for an experienced professional looking to advance their career to the next level with a global leader in sustainability and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's global strategy. Responsibilities:
Lead and/or support a wide variety of mining projects or future energy projects related to capital project development, environmental permitting, mine closure planning/decommissioning, as well as the development of associated management plans. Collaborate with other ERM national and global practitioners to execute projects. Participate on teams composed of multi-disciplinary professionals from multiple offices around the global ERM organisation. Develop skills including technical skills, project experience, and general consulting and decision-making skills. Contribute to proposal development, including development of technical scopes and cost estimates in accordance with ERM's policies and processes. Direct and monitor project management activities related to projects, including task delegation and direction, subcontractor management, health & safety protocol management, monitoring of commercial performance, quality review of deliverables, and interaction with clients. Work with other global ERM resources to deepen relationships with ERM key clients to expand ERM's profile and market share in the global Mining as well as future energies' markets.
Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in environmental science, or related discipline. 5+ years of relevant mining and/or energy industry experience including terrestrial based environmental approvals/permitting and/or management. Consulting industry experience highly desirable. Experience leading the environmental approval and permitting process for major capital projects (i.e., new mines or expansions, hydrogen and renewable energy developments). Strong knowledge of capital project management and experience working as part of an integrated team. Experience conducting third party reviews against capital project planning, industry best practice, regulatory requirements, and corporate standards.
Who We Are:
As the world's leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business.
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