Principal Marine Consultant - Perth

EHS Support, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Principal Marine Consultant, where you will collaborate with industry leaders and manage complex approvals. This role offers the unique opportunity to work on high-profile projects that have a significant impact, both locally and internationally. You will develop new service delivery lines, mentor junior consultants, and foster collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. If you have a passion for environmental management and a proven track record in client relationships, this position is perfect for you to make a meaningful difference in the industry.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental approvals, both primary and secondary.
• Strong understanding of Commonwealth and State environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical proposals and strengthen client relationships through business development.
• Lead environmental impact assessments and complex approvals processes.

Skills

Environmental Approvals

Client Relationship Management

Project Management

Environmental Legislation Knowledge

Mentoring Skills

Education

Degree in Marine Science

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Environmental Engineering

Job description

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Remote (preference towards Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Darwin, Perth)

About the Role:

EHS Support is looking for a Principal Marine Consultant to join our Australia team. In this role, you’ll collaborate with industry leaders, manage complex approvals, and guide clients through high-profile projects. With access to AES’s and EHS Support's national approvals community, you’ll work on both local and international projects that make a difference. You will work closely with the AES / EHS Support senior leadership to help realize the vision of AES/EHS Support being recognized as a top-tier provider of primary and secondary approvals across diverse industries.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Develop technical proposals and strengthen client relationships through business development.
• Develop new lines of service delivery leveraging your skills and expertise with the existing AES/EHS team.
• Assist in delivering a high-performing national approvals team.
• Lead environmental impact assessments and complex approvals processes.
• Manage projects within scope, budget, and quality standards.
• Mentor junior and mid-level consultants to build their expertise in environmental approvals.
• Foster collaboration within AES and EHS Support's multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional results.

What We’re Looking For:

• A degree in Marine Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or similar.
• 10+ years of experience in environmental approvals, both primary and secondary.
• Proven ability to build and sustain client relationships.
• Strong understanding of Commonwealth and State environmental legislation.
• Broader experience in environmental management and stakeholder engagement is advantageous.
• Experience within the oil and gas, offshore, or onshore sectors preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and strategic thinking skills.