Environmental Approvals Consultant

Environmental Approvals Consultant; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Hybrid work options

Defence Reserve Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Learning & development

Job summary

BMT is a leading global consultancy in design, engineering, science, and risk management across the maritime sector, with 1,300+ experts worldwide. The Consultant Engineer/Scientist (Environmental Approvals) role focuses on environmental management and approvals with a strong project orientation, contributing to a collaborative team environment.

We offer remote, hybrid and part-time work options across Australia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, planning, engineering or related field.
• 3+ years' post-graduation experience.
• Strong report writing and technical analysis skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and autonomously.
• Experience in engineering/science/consulting sector.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental approvals and environmental management activities under guidance.
• Apply standard technical practices to deliver project outcomes.
• Assist with project management including scope, budget, scheduling and resources.
• Build technical capability through professional development and practical experience.
• Support client engagement, stakeholder consultation and regulator liaison.
• Contribute to environmental assessments, management plans and approval applications.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, proposals and tender submissions.
• Work within project teams to deliver quality outcomes on time and within budget.

Skills

Report writing

Technical analysis

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science

Job description

BMT is a leading global consultancy in design, engineering, science, and risk management in the maritime sector, known for excellence and innovation.

With 1,300+ experts across the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, we help clients make informed decisions by delivering practical solutions, with the environment and sustainability at their core. As an employee-owned company, we reinvest profits into technology, strategic growth, and profit sharing, driving a safer, more efficient future.

The Consultant Engineer/Scientist (Environmental Approvals) position is responsible for professionally and efficiently undertaking environmental management and environmental approvals tasks. The role has a strong project orientation and contributes to the team in which it operates.

Key Responsibilities

• Support environmental approvals, environmental management and project delivery activities under the guidance of senior staff.
• Apply standard technical practices, procedures and policies to deliver project outcomes.
• Assist with project management activities, including scope, budget, scheduling and resource coordination.
• Build technical capability through professional development, training and practical experience.
• Support client engagement, stakeholder consultation and regulator liaison.
• Contribute to environmental assessments, management plans, risk assessments and approval applications.
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, proposals and tender submissions.
• Work collaboratively within project teams to deliver quality outcomes on time and within budget.
• In addition to these duties, the post holder may be required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required, from time to time, to achieve the above role purpose.

About you

About you:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Planning, Engineering or other relevant area of study.
• More than 3 years' experience post-graduation.
• Strong report writing and technical analysis skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment and autonomously.
• Experience working within the engineering / science /consulting sector.

Why Work with Us?

At BMT, we value flexibility, career growth, and an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives thrive.

• We offer remote, hybrid, and part-time work options, with offices across Australia. We're proudly 'flexified' with Flexa!
• competitive benefits include a competitive salary offering, performance bonuses, and companywide bonuses as part of being an employee benefits trust
• Defence Reserve Leave enabling defence reservist employees to undertake ADF obligations without financial disadvantage.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• We invest in learning and development to help you grow.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at our core. We foster a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, promoting innovation, collaboration, and respect.

Our values-Trust, Innovation, Passion, Respect, and Collaboration-define who we are and how we work.