Regional Executive – Environmental Approvals NSW/ACT

WSP; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Regional Executive for Environmental Approvals NSW/ACT to lead a high-performing team and steer market growth across Energy, Resources, Defence and Infrastructure. Reporting to the Ecology & Environmental Approvals Director, you will shape strategy, deliver business performance and expand capabilities across NSW and ACT.

You will bring senior credibility, commercial judgment and a proven track record in environmental approvals, planning and impact assessment, paired with a

Qualifications

• Strong experience in environmental approvals, planning and impact assessment.
• A strong client network and market profile.
• A proactive, energetic and accountable leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Bring a strong market profile and trusted relationships across key sectors including resources, energy and Defence.
• Shape and deliver business strategy with the Ecology and Environmental Approvals leadership team.
• Lead and develop 20+ environmental approvals professionals across NSW and ACT.
• Drive business strategy, P&L performance, growth and commercial outcomes.
• Strengthen strategic client relationships and identify new market opportunities.
• Lead major pursuits, proposals and business development.
• Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, safety and technical excellence.
• Mentor and coach future leaders.
• Oversee resourcing and operational performance.
• Champion governance, risk management and quality outcomes.
• Represent WSP through industry engagement and professional networks.

Skills

Environmental approvals

Planning

Impact assessment

Client network

Leadership

Business development

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Job description

Regional Executive – Environmental Approvals NSW/ACT

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 work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry. You can challenge conventional thinking, shape better outcomes for clients and communities, and build a career that's as unique as you are.

Lead. Influence. Grow. Shape the Future.

An exciting opportunity exists for an exceptional leader to join our Ecology & Environmental Approvals leadership team as Regional Executive – Environmental Approvals NSW/ACT.

This role combines business leadership, client growth and team development, with the opportunity to strengthen our market presence and help shape the future of Environmental Approvals at WSP.

Reporting to the Director of Ecology & Environmental Approvals, you will help deliver business performance, build capability and grow our presence across energy, resources, Defence and infrastructure.

This role will suit a respected approvals leader with strong commercial acumen, technical credibility and a passion for building high-performing teams.

What You'll Do

• Bring a strong market profile and trusted relationships across key sectors including resources, energy and Defence.
• Shape and deliver business strategy with the Ecology and Environmental Approvals leadership team.
• Lead and develop 20+ environmental approvals professionals across NSW and ACT.
• Drive business strategy, P&L performance, growth and commercial outcomes.
• Strengthen strategic client relationships and identify new market opportunities.
• Lead major pursuits, proposals and business development.
• Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, safety and technical excellence.
• Mentor and coach future leaders.
• Oversee resourcing and operational performance.
• Champion governance, risk management and quality outcomes.
• Represent WSP through industry engagement and professional networks.

What You'll Bring

• Strong experience in environmental approvals, planning and impact assessment.
• A strong client network and market profile.
• A proactive, energetic and accountable leadership style.
• Proven success growing work and winning pursuits.
• Commercial judgement and strong market awareness.
• Credibility with clients, partners and stakeholders.
• A collaborative style that builds opportunity across WSP.
• Managerial courage.

Why this role?

• Leadership: Lead a strong Environmental Approvals team with market-recognised transmission and transport capability, and influence strategy, growth and national decision-making.
• Impact: Work on some of the country’s most significant projects while shaping culture, capability and client outcomes.
• Support: Be backed by a collaborative, high-calibre national leadership team and connected to WSP’s global expertise.
• Career growth: Access clear leadership pathways, professional development and opportunities to grow with the business.
• Culture: Join a team that values people, innovation, collaboration and accountability.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success.To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

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