Senior Environmental Planning Lead — Permits & Approvals

ERM International Group; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM International Group in Melbourne is seeking a Managing Consultant to lead environmental planning projects across statutory planning, permitting and licensing. You will manage scope, budgets and risk while coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-impact EIA and approvals for major infrastructure and resources projects.

You will act as a trusted adviser to clients, shaping approvals strategies and translating complex regulations into practical guidance, with accountability for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Management or related discipline.
• 7+ years' experience in statutory planning, environmental permitting/licensing or impact assessment, preferably in consulting.
• Proven project management skills including programmes, budgets and multidisciplinary inputs.
• Strong client liaison skills with regulators/government agencies.
• Experience contributing to proposals and client development.
• Knowledge of Victorian and Commonwealth planning/environmental law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to produce clear technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, permitting and approvals projects from start to finish, managing scope, programme and budget.
• Provide technical direction and reviews across ecology, heritage, noise, air, contaminated land, hydrogeology, climate and sustainability.
• Advise clients on approvals strategies and translate regulatory requirements into actionable guidance.
• Build senior relationships with regulators and agencies to keep projects moving.
• Review and sign off planning reports, permit and licence applications and EIA documentation.
• Lead proposals and scopes, set fees and grow key client accounts with Partners.
• Mentor and develop junior staff, assigning work and supporting career growth.

Skills

Statutory planning

Environmental permitting

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Urban Planning or Environmental discipline

Job description

ERM International Group in Melbourne is seeking a Managing Consultant to lead environmental planning projects across statutory planning, permitting and licensing. You will manage scope, budgets and risk while coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-impact EIA and approvals for major infrastructure and resources projects.

You will act as a trusted adviser to clients, shaping approvals strategies and translating complex regulations into practical guidance, with accountability for