Consultant - Planning and Approvals at Erm in Sydney, Australia | Newcastle, Australia | Kablio

Role

Description

environmental approvals

client development

project management

proposal development

collaboration

technical delivery

Leading and/ or supporting a wide variety of environmental approvals for the power, infrastructure, Government and defence, mining and manufacturing sectors. Environmental approvals will cover Commonwealth, State and local jurisdictions as applicable.
Working 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 (through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development support).
Collaborating 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 organization.
When required, directing and monitoring 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.
Contributing to proposal development, including development of technical scopes and cost estimates in accordance with ERM’s policies and processes.

Requirements

project management

approvals

consulting

2+ years

bachelor's

critical thinking

Strong knowledge of project management and experience working as part of an integrated team.
Experience in managing approvals for power, infrastructure, Government and defence, mining or manufacturing sector is desirable.
Developing skills including technical skills, project experience, and general consulting and decision-making skills.
2 + years of relevant experience (power, infrastructure, Government and defence, mining and manufacturing including environmental approvals/ permitting and/or management. Consulting industry experience highly desirable.
Bachelor’s in environmental planning or science, or related discipline.
Critical thinking skills – i.e. able to synthesize large amounts of data into meaningful outcomes.
Excellent report writing, data collation and management/presentation skills.
Experience with and an understanding of the environmental / planning approvals process applicable to NSW projects. Experience with environmental approvals for State Significant Development (SSD) desirable

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Revenue $1.3B

Annual Revenue

Reports over US$1.3 billion annually.

40+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates across over 40 countries.

KKR Backing

Since 2021

Privately owned and backed by KKR since 2021.

Thousands Annually

Projects Undertaken

Undertakes thousands of projects each year.

Flourished through merging UK and US consultancies, building a truly global footprint.
Has carried out major environmental assessments for projects like High Speed 1, HS2, Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines.
Works in sectors from mining, energy and chemicals to manufacturing, pharma, power, renewables, finance and TMT.
Combines strategic advisory and technical delivery, using digital tools and proprietary methodologies.
Notably led environmental impact assessments for cross-border hydroelectric, rail and oil infrastructure.

Culture + Values

Safety is our number one priority.
We are passionate about what we do.
We collaborate to achieve excellence.
We take personal responsibility and act with integrity.
We embrace change and seek innovative solutions.
We care about our people and work with them to unlock their potential.

Environment + Sustainability

50% reduction

Carbon Footprint Reduction

Aiming to reduce operational carbon footprint by half by 2025.

70M tons CO2

CO2 Emissions Reduced

Helped clients reduce emissions by over 70 million tons of CO2 equivalent annually.

Committed to achieving net zero by 2030.
Works with clients to support the transition to renewable energy sources.
Aims to incorporate sustainability into all aspects of business decision-making.

Inclusion & Diversity

50% women

Senior Leadership Team

Half of the senior leadership team consists of women, reflecting strong gender diversity at executive levels.

40% by 2025

Global Workforce Goal

Aim to achieve 40% female representation in the global workforce by the year 2025, demonstrating a commitment to broader diversity initiatives.

Active tracking

Gender Balance Monitoring

The company consistently monitors and reports on gender balance across all levels of the organization to ensure ongoing progress and accountability.

They have introduced initiatives to support the recruitment and retention of diverse talent.

Articles

Careers at ERM

ERM Blog

ERM Global Locations

Role

Description

environmental approvals

client development

project management

proposal development

collaboration

technical delivery

Leading and/ or supporting a wide variety of environmental approvals for the power, infrastructure, Government and defence, mining and manufacturing sectors. Environmental approvals will cover Commonwealth, State and local jurisdictions as applicable.
Working 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 (through a combination of excellence in technical delivery and business development support).
Collaborating 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 organization.
When required, directing and monitoring 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.
Contributing to proposal development, including development of technical scopes and cost estimates in accordance with ERM’s policies and processes.

Requirements

project management

approvals

consulting

2+ years

bachelor's

critical thinking

Strong knowledge of project management and experience working as part of an integrated team.
Experience in managing approvals for power, infrastructure, Government and defence, mining or manufacturing sector is desirable.
Developing skills including technical skills, project experience, and general consulting and decision-making skills.
2 + years of relevant experience (power, infrastructure, Government and defence, mining and manufacturing including environmental approvals/ permitting and/or management. Consulting industry experience highly desirable.
Bachelor’s in environmental planning or science, or related discipline.
Critical thinking skills – i.e. able to synthesize large amounts of data into meaningful outcomes.
Excellent report writing, data collation and management/presentation skills.
Experience with and an understanding of the environmental / planning approvals process applicable to NSW projects. Experience with environmental approvals for State Significant Development (SSD) desirable

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Revenue $1.3B

Annual Revenue

Reports over US$1.3 billion annually.

40+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates across over 40 countries.

KKR Backing

Since 2021

Privately owned and backed by KKR since 2021.

Thousands Annually

Projects Undertaken

Undertakes thousands of projects each year.

Flourished through merging UK and US consultancies, building a truly global footprint.
Has carried out major environmental assessments for projects like High Speed 1, HS2, Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines.
Works in sectors from mining, energy and chemicals to manufacturing, pharma, power, renewables, finance and TMT.
Combines strategic advisory and technical delivery, using digital tools and proprietary methodologies.
Notably led environmental impact assessments for cross-border hydroelectric, rail and oil infrastructure.

Culture + Values

Safety is our number one priority.
We are passionate about what we do.
We collaborate to achieve excellence.
We take personal responsibility and act with integrity.
We embrace change and seek innovative solutions.
We care about our people and work with them to unlock their potential.

Environment + Sustainability

50% reduction

Carbon Footprint Reduction

Aiming to reduce operational carbon footprint by half by 2025.

70M tons CO2

CO2 Emissions Reduced

Helped clients reduce emissions by over 70 million tons of CO2 equivalent annually.

Committed to achieving net zero by 2030.
Works with clients to support the transition to renewable energy sources.
Aims to incorporate sustainability into all aspects of business decision-making.

Inclusion & Diversity

50% women

Senior Leadership Team

Half of the senior leadership team consists of women, reflecting strong gender diversity at executive levels.

40% by 2025

Global Workforce Goal

Aim to achieve 40% female representation in the global workforce by the year 2025, demonstrating a commitment to broader diversity initiatives.

Active tracking

Gender Balance Monitoring

The company consistently monitors and reports on gender balance across all levels of the organization to ensure ongoing progress and accountability.

They have introduced initiatives to support the recruitment and retention of diverse talent.

Articles

Careers at ERM

ERM Blog

ERM Global Locations