Description About the role Our Environment & Geosciences team provides strategic and practical solutions to clients with environmental management challenges. We are currently seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to work on projects predominantly within Victoria but with opportunities to work on projects within the broader Asia Pacific region. You will deliver innovative solutions for a range of environmental impact assessment and management projects working collaboratively with our highly regarded multidisciplinary team of Ecologists, Arborists, Engineers, Environmental Planners and Scientists.
Based in our Melbourne office (with work from home options), this role offers full variety of work with no two days being the same. Site investigations, assisting in various scientific fields, preparing environmental impact assessments, environmental management plans, compliance review documentation, project management, developing client relationships and reviewing proposals will all be regular tasks in this role.
Your professional approach and enthusiasm will be key to your future success and we are keen to look at applicants with a background in either EIA, Environmental Management, Environmental Planning, Ecology, or Cultural Heritage.
Day to day tasks would involve: Work on a range of large-scale water and transport infrastructure , urban, defence, coastal, industrial, sustainability, resource, energy and waste projects
Develop technically robust, practical and commercial solutions to problems
Work and collaborate across a multi discipline team of technical specialists
Completesite investigations and preparation of environmental/ecological impact assessments, construction/operational/rehabilitation management planning, approvals and compliance reporting documentation
Deliver projects with a focus on exceeding client requirements and providing technical excellence
Preparation of stakeholder and community engagement strategies and deliver consultation activities
Build positive and effective long-term relationships with external clients and stakeholders.
Contribute to proposal and bid development to support business development activities
To be successful for this role you'll need: Tertiary qualifications in a relevant Environmental Discipline
5 – 15 years industry experience (depending on quality)
Previous consulting industry experience undertaking a range of projects preferable (major project delivery experience also highly valued)
Advanced skills in report writing
Collaborative and solution orientated
Use of initiative to solve problems and assist your colleagues and clients in providing high quality advice and deliverables
Great communication skills and a commitment to building and maintaining strong client relationships
Commitment to self-development to advance skills and career opportunities
Ability to perform solo work and represent Stantec in a professional and courteous manner.
What we offer Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
Genuine Flexible Working Arrangements - Including work from home opportunities, provision for school term contracts, job sharing and part time employment.
Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave.
Learning and Talent Development Programs - Including Global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
Mentoring for your own development and the opportunity to mentor others
A friendly team environment, with dedicated and enthusiastic staff committed to producing high quality service and deliverables
Professional Memberships
Salary Continuance Insurance (SCI)
Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
Service Recognition Awards
Employee Assistance Program
About Stantec The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy, resources, water, environmental, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.
Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.
Culture Stantec is serious about healthy work-life balance, diversity, inclusion & equity, indigenous relations, innovation, community engagement, corporate sustainability, and social wellbeing. We have employee groups for women, LGBTQI , neurodiversity, and more! Our employees play sport, fundraise, volunteer, learn, and have fun together.
How to apply If this position is of interest, submit your application online.
Please note that no agency applications will be accepted at this time.
Qualifications Tertiary qualifications in a relevant Environmental Discipline Primary Location : Australia-Victoria-Melbourne
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Job Posting : May 8, 2024, 5:00:37 PM
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
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