Environmental Impact Planner - Hybrid Sydney Role

AECOM; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Planner to join the Sydney Environmental Impact Assessment team. The role focuses on leading environmental impact assessments for transport, energy, water, and industrial projects across NSW and Australia, drawing on a strong EIA portfolio.

You’ll work with a passionate team delivering meaningful environmental solutions. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or related fields, 3+ years of consulting experience, and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, planning, or engineering with 3+ years of relevant consulting experience.
• Experience in environmental impact assessment across multiple market sectors.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, written and verbal.
• Proven project management and delivery skills with time management and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of timely, high-quality environmental impact assessments and related studies.
• Contribute to constraints analyses, strategic planning pathway assessments, and environmental management plans.
• Assist with coordinating project resources, budgets, and schedules, maintaining effective delivery and quality standards.
• Mentor and guide juniors, including graduates and undergraduates, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, applying commercial acumen and emotional intelligence to project leadership.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Project management

Time management

Organisational skills

Env impact assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science/planning/engineering

Job description

AECOM is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Planner to join the Sydney Environmental Impact Assessment team. The role focuses on leading environmental impact assessments for transport, energy, water, and industrial projects across NSW and Australia, drawing on a strong EIA portfolio.

You’ll work with a passionate team delivering meaningful environmental solutions. The role requires a bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences or related fields, 3+ years of consulting experience, and excellent