Senior Associate Environmental Consultant - Environmental Approvals

WSP
Perth
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Environmental & SustainabilityExperience: 5-10 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Mentoring","Client relationship management","Verbal communication","Written communication","Coordination"]

Lead environmental approvals work for major projects, supporting environmental assessment and planning (EIS/SSI/SSD/MID/REF) and preparing permit and impact assessment documentation. Coordinate cross-disciplinary delivery with senior-level input, liaise with regulators for timely outcomes, and ensure compliance with Australian environmental legislation and policies. Strengthen client relationships, contribute to fee proposals and work winning, and mentor environmental professionals while representing WSP at industry forums.

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Senior Associate Environmental Consultant - Environmental Approvals

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Job Summary

Lead environmental approvals work for major projects, supporting environmental assessment and planning (EIS/SSI/SSD/MID/REF) and preparing permit and impact assessment documentation. Coordinate cross-disciplinary delivery with senior-level input, liaise with regulators for timely outcomes, and ensure compliance with Australian environmental legislation and policies. Strengthen client relationships, contribute to fee proposals and work winning, and mentor environmental professionals while representing WSP at industry forums.
Location: Perth
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Environmental & Sustainability
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Support and deliver environmental assessment and planning projects, including EIS, SSI, SSD, MID, and REFs.
  • •Provide senior-level coordination across a multidisciplinary team to ensure successful delivery of environmental approvals.
  • •Prepare and review submissions, permit applications, and impact assessment documentation; liaise with regulatory authorities for timely approvals.
  • •Contribute to work winning and business development, including preparation of fee proposals.
  • •Mentor and support environmental professionals and represent the organisation at industry forums, conferences, and client meetings.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Global MobilityHealth Insurance

Key Requirements

  • •A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Urban Planning, Ecology, or a related field (postgraduate qualifications a bonus).
  • •5–10 years of experience in environmental planning and approvals.
  • •Proven experience leading or contributing to environment impact assessment and approvals, particularly in the WA resources sector.
  • •Demonstrated knowledge of environmental legislation and policy frameworks within Australia.
  • •Strong verbal and written communication skills, including writing technical reports and presenting to diverse audiences.
Experience:5-10 yearsEnvironmental planningEnvironmental approvalsWA resources sectorEnvironment impact assessment
Education:Bachelor's in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Urban Planning, Ecology, or related field
Skills:MentoringClient relationship managementVerbal communicationWritten communicationCoordination
Tech Stack:GISData analysisDigital tools

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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