Associate Director, Impact Assessment & Permitting

AECOM; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid work options

Additional annual leave (up to 6 weeks

Holiday swap

Continuous learning and growth

Global career opportunities

Job summary

AECOM's WA Environment Business has a fantastic career opportunity for an Associate Director to join our Impact Assessment and Permitting (IAP) Team in Perth. You will provide technical leadership and oversight across sectors including Energy, Transport, Mining and Defence.

You will prepare and review EIAs and technical reports, manage project budgets and forecast requirements, and help develop the technical capability and client relationships within a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Significant, relevant experience managing complex projects and challenging timelines within a consultancy environment.
• Experience managing project financials, including budgets, resources, forecasting and invoicing.
• Detailed understanding of Environmental Impact Assessment and experience in engaging with WA State and Commonwealth regulatory Authorities.
• Ability to critically review IAP deliverables and provide constructive feedback on technical accuracy and written quality.
• Strong focus on technical excellence and service delivery.
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review EIAs, technical reports and supporting environmental deliverables, applying strong technical expertise to develop high-quality assessment outcomes and approval documentation.
• Manage project resources, budgets and financial performance, including monitoring expenditure, forecasting requirements and supporting the successful delivery of projects within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Utilise strong client relationships and significant industry experience to support development and training of leading-edge technical skills.
• Build the technical capability of our team, focusing on enhancing their skills and expertise.
• Apply exceptional understanding of EIA at both State and Commonwealth levels and the specific environmental challenges presented by the different market sectors that AECOM works with.

Skills

Project management

Financial management

EIA knowledge

Regulatory engagement

Technical leadership

Quality review

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Job description

AECOM's WA Environment Business has a fantastic career opportunity for an Associate Director to join our Impact Assessment and Permitting (IAP) Team in Perth. You will provide technical leadership and oversight across sectors including Energy, Transport, Mining and Defence.

You will prepare and review EIAs and technical reports, manage project budgets and forecast requirements, and help develop the technical capability and client relationships within a collaborative, hybrid work environment.