Environmental Business Lead – QLD

at; Österreich; Hybrid; EUR 134 000 - 158 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking an Environmental Business Lead in Queensland. This role involves leading a team, developing strategies for environmental projects, and driving client engagement across key sectors. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in Environmental Approvals or Ecology. This position offers a hybrid working model and a salary range of $240,000 – $280,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifikationen

• Experienced leader with commercial and delivery awareness.
• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and grow teams.
• Strong background in Environmental Approvals, Planning, or Ecology.

Aufgaben

• Lead a team of Environmental Planners, Scientists, and Ecologists.
• Develop strategy and direction for Queensland's environmental business.
• Drive client engagement and business development within key sectors.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Client engagement

Business development strategy

Environmental Approvals

Ecology

Project management

Jobbeschreibung

$240,000 – $280,000 + bonus structure

Hybrid Brisbane / Gold Coast

As the Environmental Business Lead for Queensland, you’ll take ownership of a Multi‑Million $$ project portfolio and lead a 20+ strong team of Environmental Planners, Scientists and Ecologists within a top‑tier national consultancy that’s stable, profitable and built around a collaborative, state‑based leadership model.

This role isn’t about micromanaging or chasing utilisation – it’s about setting the direction. You’ll steer strategy, client relationships and people leadership across Queensland while operating within a single national P&L model that rewards strong business acumen and collaboration.

The Role:

Reporting directly into the National Environmental Director, you’ll lead your team with a clear roadmap to build a 60‑70 person integrated Environmental & Geosciences division within two years.

Lead and grow a team across Environmental Approvals, Ecology and CLM

Develop strategy and direction for Queensland’s environmental business

Take responsibility for project portfolio, resourcing and delivery outcomes

Operate nationally – collaborating with 300+ peers across Water, Transport & Buildings

Drive client engagement and business development within key sectors: infrastructure, defence, mining, renewables and industry

Build internal relationships with long‑standing Principals and project leads

Oversee hiring, mentoring, bids and leadership for the QLD environment business

Billable target of 30–40% (reduced during ramp‑up)

Participate in biannual national conferences to share strategy and innovation

About you:

You might currently be a Technical or Senior Principal in Environmental Approvals or Ecology ready for the next step, or already leading a team and looking for a national platform and long‑term runway.

Experienced leader with commercial and delivery awareness

Background in Environmental Approvals, Planning or Ecology

Proven ability to manage, mentor and grow teams

Comfortable with client engagement and steering BD strategy

Understands the mechanics of a P&L (though not measured on one directly)

Pref for Ecology or Approvals discipline – an interest in building the ecology team would be highly regarded

Why this Role?

This business has long tenure across its senior ranks – people stay because it’s stable, profitable, and free of internal politics. You’ll have the trust of a leadership team who value independent decision‑making and want someone to genuinely “own” Queensland’s environmental business.

If you're interested in exploring further, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Your approach will be held in confidence.