Environmental Consultant - Environmental Approvals

WSP in Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life flexibility

Health and wellbeing programs

Career pathways and global mobility

Job summary

WSP in Australia is looking for a Senior Environmental Consultant to join their Environmental Approvals team in Adelaide. This role involves leading environmental assessments, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior consultants.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in environmental planning and approvals, particularly in the energy and resources sector. A degree in Environmental Science or related fields is preferred, alongside strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental planning and approvals, ideally in energy and resources.
• Experience leading projects related to environmental impact assessment and approvals.
• High level understanding of environmental legislation and policy frameworks in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental assessments and planning projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to deliver approvals.
• Mentor, coach and develop junior and intermediate consultants.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Degree in Environmental Science, Management, Planning, Ecology

Tools

GIS

Data analysis tools

Job description

Job Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you. You’ll collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, explore new ideas, and grow your career in a supportive environment that values curiosity, diversity, and innovation.

Position Overview

WSP’s Environmental Approvals team contribute some of Australia’s most interesting and innovative projects across broad sectors including resource, infrastructure, energy and defence. Due to consistent growth and a strong project pipeline our South Australian Approvals team are looking for an additional senior Environmental Approvals consultant ideally with strong experience across the energy and resources sector.

As a Senior Environmental Consultant – Environmental Approvals You’ll

• Leading environmental assessments and planning projects
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams to help deliver approvals that align with project and client goals.
• Contributing to proposals and business development activities in a collaborative, team-oriented way.
• Working closely with clients, project managers, and technical specialists (ecologists, acousticians, contaminated land scientists, engineers, designers) to develop practical, forward-thinking solutions.
• Using data to design monitoring programs and assess environmental impacts of major developments.
• Mentor, coach and develop junior and intermediate consultants with a focus on knowledge transfer and capability building.

About You

You’re someone who enjoys working collaboratively, solving complex problems, and making a positive impact. You’ll play a key role in shaping best-practice environmental outcomes and supporting the growth of our team.

We’re open to a range of backgrounds and experiences, but ideally, you’ll bring:

• A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Urban Planning, Ecology, or a related field (postgraduate qualifications are a bonus)
• 10+ years of experience in environmental planning and approvals, ideally in the energy and resources sector
• Experience leading projects related to environment impact assessment and approvals
• High level understanding of environmental legislation and policy frameworks in Australia
• Familiarity with GIS, data analysis, or digital tools for environmental assessment (helpful but not essential)
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Why WSP?

Imagine a better future for you, and for us all. Joining WSP means becoming part of a global team of over 73,000, united by a shared passion for making a positive impact.

• Join WSP’s Earth and Environment business, a nationally renowned business unit with a proven history of delivery high quality innovative work across sectors.
• Deliver work that genuinely shapes communities, grounded in WSP’s mission to provide sustainable solutions with deep environmental and social responsibility.
• Grow in a culture built on collaboration, inclusion, and belonging, where diverse perspectives power innovation and employees feel valued and supported.
• Enjoy work/life flexibility and strong career pathways, plus global mobility, health and wellbeing programs, and social initiatives.

Discover more on our https://www.wsp.com/en-au/careers/why-join-us/employee-benefits page.

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