Senior Consultant - Environmental Assessments & Approvals

NES Fircroft is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner for their client in Queensland, Australia. The role involves managing environmental assessments, planning applications, and stakeholder engagement for renewable energy projects. Key responsibilities include leading projects, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, business development experience, and knowledge of QLD legislation. The position offers a salary up to $140,000 plus superannuation.
Senior Planning Consultant – Environmental Assessments & Approvals - Brisbane/Gold Coast/Sunshine Coast

About our client:

Our client is a leading environmental consultancy operating across multiple offices on the East Coast of Australia. This business specializes in sustainable planning and development, offering a widespread range of services to aid optimal financial, environmental and social outcomes.

Job Description:

We are recruiting on behalf of an environmental consultancy that is seeking a highly skilled Senior Environmental Planner to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to renewable energy projects while working with a forward-thinking organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing environmental assessments, planning applications, and stakeholder engagements to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and environmental best practices.

Key Responsibilities:
• Work alongside fellow planners to optimise and improve the delivery of the services offered by the team
• Lead environmental planning projects
• Build & maintain strong client relationships
• Project manage the planning work stage within multidisciplinary projects to ensure reports are delivered within specific timeframes and budget constraints
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, local authorities, and key stakeholders to facilitate project approvals.
Requirements:
• Tertiary education qualifications in specific disciplines
• Experience in Business Development
• Involvement in renewable energy projects
• Up to date knowledge and experience of working with the state legislations (QLD)
What’s in it for you?
• Salary up to $140,000 + Superannuation.

How to apply:
Click on the apply button or for more information, please email Chad Musselwhite on chad.musselwhite@nesfircroft.com
Please note:
My client has indicated they are not able to sponsor for this role, there you must be resident in Australia and have full working rights for Australia for this role.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.