Environmental Approvals Consultant

BMT; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote options

Hybrid work options

Part-time option

Defence Reserve Leave

Learning and development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BMT in Brisbane is seeking an Environmental Approvals Consultant to lead and perform environmental management and approvals tasks on diverse projects. You will work with senior engineers to prepare approvals and manage project scope, cost, and schedule, liaising with regulators and clients.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, planning, engineering or related field and 3+ years’ experience, with strong communication, organization, and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Planning, Engineering or other relevant area of study.
• More than 3 years’ experience post-graduation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong report writing and technical analysis skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment and autonomously.
• Highly motivated and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision from more senior employees, undertakes initial professional technical tasks.
• Operates within practices and procedures covered by precedents or well-defined policies.
• Acquires training and broadens experience to become qualified for more senior responsibilities.
• Attends/completes relevant professional training.
• Works with more senior technical specialists in environmental approvals, environmental management and project management.
• May also work with and assist technical specialists in other related disciplines.
• Perform project management including costing, scheduling, managing budget, scope and team of relevant projects.
• Conduct client management activities and represent clients as required during regulator liaison.
• Adheres to quality, safety and environmental procedures/standards.
• Adheres to internal company policy and procedures/systems.
• Basic knowledge of relevant software, systems and processes.
• Basic understanding of innovation and application of opportunities to current role.
• May lead or work as part of a project team to deliver projects to scope and within time, cost and quality requirements.

Skills

Strong verbal and writtenCommunication

Organisational and time management

Problem-solving skills

Report writing and technical analysis

Teamwork and autonomy

Highly motivated and proactive

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Planning, Engineering or other relevant area of study

Job description

Environmental Approvals Consultant

Department: Commercial

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: AUS - Brisbane

Reporting To: Beth Toki

Description

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

• Under supervision from more senior employees, undertakes initial professional technical tasks.
• Operates within practices and procedures covered by precedents or well-defined policies. Applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment.
• Acquires training and broadens experience to become qualified for more senior responsibilities.
• Attends/completes relevant professional training.
• Works with more senior technical specialists in the areas of environmental approvals, environmental management and project management. May also work with and assist technical specialists in other related disciplines.
• Perform project management including costing, scheduling, managing budget, scope and team of relevant projects.
• Conduct client management activities and represent clients as required during regulator liaison.
• Adheres to quality, safety and environmental procedures/standards.
• Adheres to internal company policy and procedures/systems.
• Basic knowledge of relevant software, systems and processes.
• Basic understanding of innovation and application of opportunities to current role.
• May lead or work as part of a project team to deliver projects to scope and within time, cost and quality requirements.

May undertake other specific tasks including supporting and contributing to:

• Environmental impact and/or feasibility assessments.
• Environmental management plans.
• Environmental risk assessments.
• Environmental planning and auditing.
• Preparing and lodging environmental approval applications, including liaison with regulators, local government and/or other relevant stakeholders.
• Developing knowledge of environmental policies and strategic thinking in the context of environmental approvals.
• Preparing reports associated with the above.
• Assisting and supporting on bids/tenders. 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.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Planning, Engineering or other relevant area of study.
• More than 3 years’ experience post-graduation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong report writing and technical analysis skills.
• Ability to work within a team environment and autonomously.
• Highly motivated and proactive.

Desirable:

• Experience working within the engineering / science /consulting sector.
• Willingness for travel, including interstate, to satisfy the requirements of projects and the position.

Job Benefits

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!
• Our industry 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.