Principal / Team Lead Approval Consultant

The Technical and Engineering Network; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive, market-aligned remuneration

Career progression linked to performance

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Principal / Team Lead Approval Consultant in Brisbane to lead environmental approvals projects. The role involves managing client relationships, mentoring a small technical team, and growing the Queensland environmental practice. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in environmental approvals and a solid understanding of relevant legislation. The position offers a senior leadership opportunity with competitive remuneration in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in environmental approvals and assessments.
• Proven experience across EIA, statutory approvals, and mine closure.
• Strong knowledge of Queensland environmental and mining legislation.
• Background in consulting with client‑facing responsibilities.
• Experience leading small technical teams.
• Established relationships with regulators and government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental approvals and assessment projects across Queensland.
• Manage client relationships and support ongoing business development.
• Oversee project delivery, quality, and resourcing.
• Grow and strengthen the Queensland environmental practice.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to a small consultancy team.

Skills

Environmental approvals expertise

Client engagement

Team management

Business development

Job description

Principal / Team Lead Approval Consultant

Location: Brisbane, QLD

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

A$200,000.00/yr - A$240,000.00/yr

A national, multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant to lead its environmental approvals and assessments capability in Queensland. This role combines technical leadership, client engagement, and team management, with a clear mandate to grow and strengthen the environmental practice across the state.

Working closely with national leadership and aligned technical teams, you’ll take ownership of project delivery, support business growth, and mentor a small team while remaining hands‑on with complex approvals work.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead environmental approvals and assessment projects across Queensland
• Manage client relationships and support ongoing business development
• Oversee project delivery, quality, and resourcing
• Grow and strengthen the Queensland environmental practice
• Provide leadership and mentoring to a small consultancy team
• Collaborate with other business units on multi‑disciplinary projects

About You

You’re an experienced environmental professional with strong approvals expertise and a practical, commercial approach.

Key requirements

• 15+ years’ experience in environmental approvals and assessments
• Proven experience across EIA, statutory approvals, and mine closure
• Strong knowledge of Queensland environmental and mining legislation
• Background in consulting with client‑facing responsibilities
• Experience leading small technical teams
• Established relationships with regulators and government stakeholders
• Commercial mindset with business development capability

Why Join?

• Senior leadership role with real influence over practice growth
• Supportive, collaborative leadership environment
• Competitive, market‑aligned remuneration
• Career progression linked to performance and business growth
• Brisbane‑based office close to shops and public transport

About TEN Recruitment

TEN Recruitment is an independently owned specialist recruitment consultancy connecting environmental and technical professionals with leading organisations across Australia. We take a consultative, relationship‑driven approach built on strong industry knowledge.

Apply Now

Send your CV to Lianne Adlington at [e-mail] or call [phone] for a confidential discussion.