Senior Marine Consultant - Offshore Projects & Approvals

Environmental Resources Management (ERM); Perth; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Bonuses

Professional memberships

Wellness day

Flexible working

Training and development

Global projects

Employee assistance

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Marine Consultant to lead environmental approvals for major offshore energy and CCS projects across Australia. Base locations include Perth, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, with responsibility for complex approvals and client relationships as part of a global sustainability practice.

You will mentor junior staff, manage multi-project portfolios, and contribute to high-quality technical proposals within ERM’s Impact Assessment Technical Community, fostering a culture of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or similar.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in environmental approvals.
• Familiarity with Commonwealth and State environmental legislation and their application to offshore projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental impact assessment projects and complex approvals processes.
• Project manage multiple projects within scope and budget and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.
• Prepare technical proposals and participate in business development with existing clients.
• Mentor junior and mid-level consulting staff to develop their skill sets in environmental impact assessments and approvals.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with other ERM employees.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Proposal writing

Mentoring

Communication

Strategic thinking

People skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine Science

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Marine Consultant to lead environmental approvals for major offshore energy and CCS projects across Australia. Base locations include Perth, Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane, with responsibility for complex approvals and client relationships as part of a global sustainability practice.

You will mentor junior staff, manage multi-project portfolios, and contribute to high-quality technical proposals within ERM’s Impact Assessment Technical Community, fostering a culture of