Senior Environmental Approvals Consultant – Energy & Resources

WSP Global Inc.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Brisbane, Australia is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead environmental assessments and planning across energy and resources projects.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and deliver approvals aligned with client goals, drawing on a strong foundation in environmental science and policy. The role requires 10+ years of experience, a degree in a relevant field, and a solid understanding of Australian environmental legislation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Urban Planning, Ecology, or related field (postgraduate qualifications are a bonus)
• 10+ years of experience in environmental planning and approvals, ideally in energy and resources
• 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

Responsibilities

• Leading environmental assessments and planning projects
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver approvals aligned with project and client goals
• Contributing to proposals and business development activities in a collaborative, team-oriented way
• Working with clients, project managers, and technical specialists 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

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Environmental Science/Management/Urban Planning/Ecology

Tools

GIS

Data analysis

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Brisbane, Australia is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead environmental assessments and planning across energy and resources projects.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams and deliver approvals aligned with client goals, drawing on a strong foundation in environmental science and policy. The role requires 10+ years of experience, a degree in a relevant field, and a solid understanding of Australian environmental legislation.