Principal Environmental Approvals Specialist

Engeny is seeking a Principal Environmental Approvals Specialist in Perth, WA, with over 10 years of experience. The role involves project management of environmental approvals, compliance, and delivering sustainable outcomes in the resources sector. Candidates should have a relevant degree and familiarity with Western Australian environmental legislation. Engeny promotes a diverse, employee-owned culture and offers flexible working arrangements, including remote work options.
Engeny is currently seeking a Principal Environmental Approvals Specialist with 10+ years of experience working in Western Australia to be a part of our passionate and entrepreneurial team. This is a unique role that offers early-career exposure to business an exciting project opportunity in the resources sector centered around our energy transition. You will also secure outstanding development and leadership, working collaboratively with the wider Environmental Discipline to grow the Environmental Management and Approvals Discipline in Western Australia.

About The Role
• Project manage the environmental management and approvals package for Engeny on the project.
• Coordinate environmental approvals and compliance deliverables on the project for the client.
• Use a risk-based framework and operational experience to drive improved, practical and sustainable outcomes for the client.
• Manage and drive quality project outcomes for our client that are on budget and aligned with schedule.
• Support the well-being, development, and resourcing of team members on the project.
• Participate in client management and business development and wider strategy.
• Play an active role in the business groups through regular meetings, workshops, training, and business

About You
• You are looking to be a part of and contribute to a high performing culture on an exciting project opportunity for our WA office.
• A tertiary engineering or science degree (essential) with 10 + years relevant experience, in Western Australia, in a similar role within industry, consulting or government.
• A high level of knowledge and understanding of Western Australian and Federal environmental legislation, including a high degree of familiarity with the Mining Act 1978 and Environmental Protection Act 1986.
• Strong project management, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively engage and influence.
• Prominent level of technical skills and experience in report writing technical review, project management, and the management of junior specialists.
• Site operational experience desirable.
• Preparation of Mining Proposals, Mine Closure Plans, Part IV & V approvals, and Commonwealth approvals experience essential

About Us

Engeny is an employee-owned, engineering and environmental consultancy operating in QLD, NSW, VIC and WA. Engeny is an organisation that celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, supporting the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences of our employees. Our culture is underpinned by our values: people, respect, performance, and transparency. We empower our people to grow by providing opportunities and challenges in a supportive environment.

We operate in partnership with our clients, providing customised and practical solutions across a range of services from water management, civil and geotechnical design to environmental management, approvals, rehabilitation / remediation and ecology.

The Benefits
• Contract rate and term negotiable.
• Perth CBD location, with remote working embraced.
• Flexible working hours with the opportunity to work in a full time or part time capacity.
• Overtime TOIL allowances.
• Generous learning and development framework with structured career development and dedicated individual training / conference allowances.
• Excellent remuneration, benefits and potential shareholding opportunities and bonuses.
• A professional senior mentor for all interested staff, onboarding buddy program and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Opportunity to work across resources, private and government sectors.
• Great cultural environment where teamwork and camaraderie are promoted and valued.
• Paid primary carer leave.
• Supportive leadership based on openness.
• Work in an environment where you are supported and encouraged to be your best and work to your strengths amongst a dynamic team.

We offer a competitive remuneration, for the right candidate. If you are looking for a new challenge, want to participate in a great project opportunity and growth of a successful business and join a passionate and entrepreneurial team, then don't wait, apply today!

Engeny does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies and is not responsible for any related fees.