Principal Environmental Scientist – Approvals

Overview

Deliver and lead complex environmental impact assessments and approvals for high‑profile projects.

Key Responsibilities

• impact assessments
• project management
• technical leadership
• client relationships
• environmental approvals
• stakeholder liaison

Tasks

-Work alongside industry specialists to deliver environmental impact assessments and approvals on high-profile, challenging projects. -Project management, including delivery of projects within allocated timelines, budgets and regulatory frameworks -Provide technical direction and leadership for junior team members, including an engaged and talent cohort of Early Professionals -Develop client relationships and support business development opportunities -Lead the delivery of complex environmental approval projects, such as Victorian EES's -Be the key point of contact to represent AECOM in client interactions, with regulators and within the broader industry

Requirements

• project coordination
• commercial awareness
• environmental science
• 10+ years
• team player
• legislation knowledge

What You Bring

-Bring demonstrated experience on major projects, along with strong project coordination skills and commercial awareness to manage budgets, timelines and quality. -Hold a Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field, with 10+ years experience in environmental impact assessments and planning approvals across various sectors in Victoria. -Be a collaborative team player with the emotional intelligence to influence, support others and foster positive working environments. -Be an effective communicator with strong technical knowledge, a client-focused mindset, and the ability to build lasting relationships. -Have a strong understanding of Commonwealth legislation (highly regarded), with essential experience in Victorian processes and familiarity with other State and Territory frameworks considered beneficial.

About Aecom

-Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century. -Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada. -Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.

Sector Specialisms