Senior Environmental Impact Lead | Flexible & Hybrid

Aecom Australia Pty Ltd; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Up to 6 weeks annual leave

Public holiday swaps

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a senior environmental professional to connect ecology with project approvals in Auckland, NZ. You’ll lead environmental assessments, coordinate cross‑functional teams and shape approval strategies across State and Commonwealth processes.

The role focuses on biodiversity, regulatory strategy and stakeholder engagement, with hybrid work options and opportunities to mentor and grow within AECOM’s Ecology and Impact Assessment & Permitting practices.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in ecology, environmental science, environmental management, natural resource management, planning or a related discipline.
• Significant environmental consulting experience, ideally at Senior, Principal or comparable level.
• Experience in ecology and biodiversity assessment with exposure to environmental impact assessment or approvals.
• Knowledge of Commonwealth and relevant Queensland environmental and planning approval frameworks.
• Experience managing complex projects, multidisciplinary teams, budgets, programs and client relationships.
• Strong communication, leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to contribute to proposals and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental impact assessments and State and Commonwealth approval processes.
• Apply ecological values, biodiversity risks and sensitive design to develop practical approval strategies.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and oversee the preparation of environmental assessments, management plans and approval documentation.
• Provide strategic advice to clients while managing project scope, budgets, programs, resources and technical quality.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, regulators and stakeholders, while contributing to proposals and business development.
• Mentor team members and support the continued growth of AECOM’s Ecology and Impact Assessment & Permitting practices.

Skills

Ecology

Environmental consulting

Leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ecology or environmental science

Job description

AECOM is seeking a senior environmental professional to connect ecology with project approvals in Auckland, NZ. You’ll lead environmental assessments, coordinate cross‑functional teams and shape approval strategies across State and Commonwealth processes.

The role focuses on biodiversity, regulatory strategy and stakeholder engagement, with hybrid work options and opportunities to mentor and grow within AECOM’s Ecology and Impact Assessment & Permitting practices.