What if you could shape built and natural environments, and the future of those that use them? With us, you can. Join our Planning & Approvals team in Victoria.
We work hard to deliver projects that improve the communities where we live, work and play.
We have strong growth ambitions for the team and are looking for people to be a part of our journey.
We are open to considering candidates at both Senior Consultant and Principal Consultant levels.
In this mid to senior-level management role, you will balance work-winning in VIC, staff recruitment and development, and the technical delivery of Environmental Effects Statements (EES) and land-use planning projects to facilitate the planning and approval processes for major infrastructure projects in the transport, water, power/renewables, and property sectors.
We offer a hybrid work arrangement, with the opportunity to work from our Melbourne CBD office and remotely for 2-3 days per week, as desired.
What you'll do Support and deliver environmental assessment and planning projects, including environmental impact assessment and land use planning projects (EIS, SSI, SSD, REFs etc)Develop new and support existing relationships with clientsContribute to the overall growth of the business with your work winning initiatives, including preparation of fee proposalsProvide planning inputs into large scale local and national infrastructure projects such as:renewable energy focused projects – transmission and generationtransport projects – supporting new infrastructure developments and the transition of existing infrastructure towards Net Zero statuswater projects – supporting asset maintenance and delivery programsother city shaping projects – property and building developments and land use planning.Work with various clients including Commonwealth, State and Local Governments and the private sector (including Tier 1 Developers)Collaborate with technical discipline specialists such as ecologists, acousticians and contaminated land scientists, engineers and designers, stakeholders and the community to create innovative solutionsOur recent projects include: Early strategic environmental assessment of renewable energy projects including emerging renewable technologies (offshore wind, pumped hydro and hydrogen technologies) and transport projects such as Fast Rail and Zero Emissions Bus transitionsPlanning approvals for iconic projects including, Beaufort Bypass, Inland Rail and large transmission line and energy transition projects such as EnergyConnect and Central West Orana Renewable Energy ZoneAbout you You're likely to have 8+ years of experience in planning and environmental approvals, and you strive to resolve environmental issues to help shape outcomes in our community.
In addition, you bring the following skills and attributes:
Strong work winning skills and attributes, including experience leading pursuits and bidding large environmental projectsA thorough understanding of VIC's environmental assessment frameworkExtensive experience in authoring and reviewing Statement of Environmental Effects, Environmental Impact Statements and Review of Environmental FactorsProject management skills in coordinating multidisciplinary projects and fostering client relationshipsA desire to build your brand in both the VIC and national marketsAbout WSP WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services firms, bringing together approximately 6,000 talented people across 15 offices in Australia.
We are technical experts who design and provide strategic advice on sustainable solutions and engineer Future ReadyTM projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.
At WSP, we want you to embrace your curiosity and work in a culture celebrating different perspectives.
With access to global scale and reach, you'll connect with the brightest minds in the field to make the best work of your life.
We believe that in imagining a better future for us all, you'll imagine a better future for you.
To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we've designed to help you thrive, go to our Benefits page.
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