Principal Environmental Consultant

• One of Australia’s largest employee-owned environmental consultancies
• Opportunity to work across a range of sectors and on diverse projects
• Additional Benefit of #ME Days (Paid Wellbeing Days)

About Umwelt

At Umwelt Australia, our purpose is to enable change for the better. As a leading Australian environmental consulting business, we are passionate about delivering sustainable outcomes for our clients, communities and the environment. With over 30 years of experience and 8 office locations nationally, Umwelt has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality environmental and social advisory services across Australia. Our people are at the heart of our success and we are proud of the collaborative and supportive culture we have created.

Our growing Perth Environment team is seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant to lead planning and approvals projects and deliver environmental impact assessments across the resources, renewables and infrastructure sectors in Western Australia. You will work on complex, multi-disciplinary projects, providing advice and leading approvals processes. Key services include due diligence, approval strategies, environmental and technical studies, compliance and auditing and environmental management. This role offers the opportunity to mentor environmental consultants and contribute technical expertise across a diverse project portfolio. You will also play a key role in technical review, capability development, and representing the business in industry forums. As part of our national network, you will collaborate with and learn from leading environmental practitioners across Australia.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management: Scope, plan, manage and execute environmental assessment, planning, approvals, and environmental management projects, ensuring integrated outcomes and high quality delivery.

Technical Delivery: Lead the planning approvals on projects, with a focus on high quality technical delivery to meet current and consider emerging regulatory requirements. Demonstrated experience working within the WA legislation and guidelines.

Quality Assurance: Maintain a focus on delivering high quality project outcomes and enhancing client satisfaction.

Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong client relationships, developing high quality proposals to secure new business.

About You:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven professional with 10 + years’ experience.

You will have:

• Qualifications in environmental science, planning, or related degree discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in environmental impact assessment or planning and approvals (WA and resource experience preferred) – consulting experience is desirable
• Strong knowledge of environmental and planning legislation, regulations, standards and best practices
• Experience managing medium to large projects through the development spectrum, including managing timelines, budgets, and resourcing
• A strong professional network in WA across the resources, renewables, and/or infrastructure sectors
• Adaptability to undertake a range of technical work based on project requirements
• Interest and aptitude in working across multiple disciplines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain positive team and client relationships
• Organised, motivated and self-directed

What We offer:

Our people are our number one asset, and we are committed to providing a workplace that supports our team to grow. As part of our team, you will be offered:

• A role collaborating with experienced professionals to support your growth and development
• Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
• Flexible work arrangements to support a work/life balance
• Opportunities to work nationally across diverse and technically challenging projects
• #MeDays: an Umwelt wellbeing initiative offering staff extra paid days off
• Generous additional hours policy and working away from home benefits
• Opportunities to join Umwelt’s Employee Share Plan (ESP)
• A workplace culture of learning and personal development, with a mix of in-house and externally hosted training opportunities offered as well as mentorship
• Established and well considered wellbeing tools and initiatives and hands-on training
• A competitive salary based on skills and experience

Diversity and Inclusion

At Umwelt, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are all responsible in creating a diverse, inclusive, and accountable culture where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging, mutual respect, and kindness.

The Umwelt team are privileged to collaborate closely with Indigenous communities across the nation, and we actively pursue the goals outlined in our Reconciliation Action Plan. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment not only enriches our workplace culture but also drives innovation and excellence in all that we do. Join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable workplace where everyone’s unique perspectives and contributions are valued.

Join the Umwelt Team

If you believe you meet the criteria for this opportunity, please apply via SEEK. Your application should include a cover letter addressing how you meet the above criteria and your resume outlining your previous experience.

If you would like additional assistance through the recruitment process, please reach out to our friendly HR team at HRManagement@umwelt.com.au

To be eligible for this position you must have legal work rights to work in Australia.