Senior Environmental Approvals / Environmental Planning Consultant

Job Summary
ERM is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner/Consultant to be based in our Brisbane office to lead major project approvals and environmental impact assessment processes, with a strong focus on renewables and major infrastructure projects across Queensland.

Why This Role Matters
As a Senior Environmental Planner/Consultant, your leadership, client-facing capability, and sound technical consulting skills will support the continued growth of ERM’s business and client base. You will also have access to ERM’s global Impact Assessment Technical Community, enabling knowledge-sharing across a wide network of multidisciplinary practitioners.

What Your Impact Is

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to develop their career with a global sustainability leader on both local and international projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead environmental impact assessment projects and complex approvals processes in Queensland and under relevant Commonwealth legislation.

• Manage multiple projects within scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring high-quality deliverables.

• Prepare technical proposals and contribute to business development activities with new and existing clients.

• Mentor junior and mid-level consulting staff in environmental impact assessment and approvals.

• Build strong and collaborative relationships with colleagues across ERM’s multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 5–10 years’ experience in statutory planning, environmental impact assessment, and/or environmental approvals.  Exposure to a consulting environment will be well-regarded

• Strong working knowledge of Queensland’s planning and environmental legislation, including all or some of the following:

  • Planning Act 2016

  • Environmental Protection Act 1994

  • State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971

  • Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth).

• Broader experience across other jurisdictions, environmental management, or stakeholder engagement will be viewed favourably.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.

• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, combined with strong analytical and strategic thinking capability.

• High levels of professional integrity and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Authorisation to work in Australia.

APAC Ready to Lead the Way

At ERM, your work creates impact that matters, helping global organizations tackle the most pressing sustainability challenges while shaping a better future for communities and the environment. Our vision is to empower you to grow, lead, and innovate alongside world-class clients on transformative projects. We prioritize wellbeing, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture where collaboration, expertise, and purpose drive meaningful impact. At ERM, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and innovation thrives. If you’re ready to make sustainability your mission and build a career that creates lasting change, your journey starts here

You can apply for this role through Careers or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee. 

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