Ghd
Global leader in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.
Senior Environmental Scientist - EIA
Conduct environmental assessments, manage projects, and lead a team.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role involves conducting environmental assessments, preparing proposals and technical reports, managing routine projects, supervising project teams, marketing low‑risk projects, communicating with clients and mentoring junior staff. Join GHD to make a meaningful impact, collaborate on complex problems, and contribute to sustainable water, energy and urbanisation solutions for future generations. • Conduct comprehensive environmental assessments and impact studies per Australian regulations. • Lead and prepare high‑quality proposals and client‑ready technical reports adhering to standards and GHD guidelines. • Act as Project Manager for routine projects, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. • Supervise daily activities of project or design teams, allocate tasks, review work and provide feedback. • Develop and submit proposals for routine, low‑risk projects, influencing internal and external stakeholders. • Communicate with clients about current work, future needs and provide timely project updates. • Supervise, support and train less‑experienced team members. • Deliver exceptional client experience and identify business development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸environmental assessment
- ▸technical reporting
- ▸project management
- ▸team supervision
- ▸client communication
- ▸business development
What You Bring
We require a Bachelor of Science (Environmental) degree or related discipline, at least five years of relevant experience, and solid knowledge of Commonwealth, State and Local Government environmental regulations. The successful candidate will have strong communication, analytical and report‑writing skills, a proven client‑service record, and a driver’s licence. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook) is expected. GHD is an equal‑opportunity employer that encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities. • Hold a Bachelor of Science (Environmental) degree or related field. • Possess 5+ years’ relevant experience and knowledge of Commonwealth, State and Local environmental regulations. • Demonstrate broad professional discipline knowledge or advanced technical practice in consulting. • Exhibit excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills for diverse stakeholders. • Strong numerical, analytical and report‑writing abilities for clients or regulators. • Hold a current C‑class driver’s licence. • Proficient in Microsoft 365 suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
Requirements
- ▸bsc environmental
- ▸5+ years
- ▸regulations
- ▸microsoft 365
- ▸driver's licence
- ▸communication
Benefits
GHD values work‑life balance and offers flexible working arrangements, including full‑time or part‑time options with a minimum of 24 hours per week, to support personal commitments while enabling professional growth. You will become part of a global network of engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists dedicated to leaving the world better than we found it. Hybrid work arrangements foster well‑being, flexibility and productivity, balancing remote work with face‑to‑face collaboration. Agency resumes are not requested at this stage.
Work Environment
Hybrid