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Principal Environmental Consultant – Approvals and Planning
Kleinfelder Australia
Lead environmental approvals projects and manage teams in NSW.
3d ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia
Hybrid
Company Size
78 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Environmental Services
Construction Services
Project Management
Consulting
Design
Surveying
Geotechnical Engineering
Sector Specialisms
Contaminated Land Management
Environmental Remediation
Geotechnical Engineering
Environmental Management
Ecology
Energy
Solar Power
Role
What you would be doing
project coordination
impact assessment
technical reporting
budget development
business development
staff guidance
- Coordinate the day-to-day management of clients, project teams and specialist sub-consultants.
- Be the technical lead for impact assessment and approvals in NSW.
- Ensure production of high-quality technical reports including impact assessments and management plans to a broad range of clients.
- Provide direction to more junior planning/approvals staff to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Represent Kleinfelder at an industry level by participating in external forums and have, or be working towards, membership of a professional institution.
- Lead proposals and develop project budgets.
- Being supported by the NSW Area Manager and National Marketing Manager, participate in business development activities and lead the growth and management of new approvals clients in NSW.
What you bring
communication
project management
leadership
15+ years
reap
whs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience in client and project management across a range of environmental projects of significant complexity and scale.
- Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate multiple project teams engaged on approvals and compliance projects to deliver to deadlines and within budget.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in environmental consulting.
- Work competently and safely by complying with relevant WHS requirements, including internal Kleinfelder and external client procedures.
- Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (REAP) accreditation, or the work history and desire to attain REAP accreditation in the near future, would be highly regarded. Support can be provided to applicants who would like to get this accreditation.
- Recognised tertiary qualifications in environmental science, environmental management, urban planning (or equivalent).
- Ability and willingness to travel and spend short periods away from home, if required.
- Previous leadership positions and an interest and experience in team management would also be well regarded.
- Paid overtime, (as per the Kleinfelder Overtime Policy),
- Highly competitive salary packages,
- Company Paid Parental Leave,
- Reward and recognition programs including bonuses,
- Purchase an extra two weeks of annual leave per year,
- Opportunities to participate Corporate Social Responsibilities (volunteering, charity, community support, RAP Committee),
- Australia day/public holiday swap,
- Access to our health and wellness initiatives (e.g., Employee Assistance Program, reimbursed flu shots etc.),
- Professional career and technical development programs incl.: Graduate, Leadership, Project Management, and formal mentoring program. Study assistance also available.
- Professional, friendly, and supportive team environment and culture.
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