Environmental Approvals Lead

at  AECOM

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At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We’re one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
As Environmental Approvals Lead you will guide and support our portfolio of high-profile clients through strategic planning, environmental assessments and approval pathways for exciting energy transition (wind, solar, battery and transmission lines), transportation and 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games projects.
You will contribute to strategic growth, technical excellence and innovation in multidisciplinary environmental assessments and management planning.

Job Description

• Lead strategic planning for high profiles projects to secure State and Commonwealth approvals
• Manage the delivery of complex approvals on major projects, including coordination of multidisciplinary technical teams, environmental impact assessment and approval processes
• Proven technical leadership and confidence managing multidisciplinary technical teams to identify risks, solve problems, communicate change through planning, design and approval processes.
• Provide technical advice and strategic planning for impact assessment and approvals across a diverse range of projects and environmental services
• Manage resources, delegating activities, monitoring and managing project budgets (with support as required)
• Leading business development activities, including proposals

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Regional/Urban Planning or Environmental Planning, Science or Engineering
• 15+ years relevant environmental assessment and approvals experience in a consulting environment (desirable)
• Demonstrated experience leading successful application of Commonwealth and State planning and environmental legislation on major projects
• Experienced project manager, with advanced skill in schedule, resource and budget management
  You will take pride in your professional approach and commitment to excellence, whilst maintaining the ability to enjoy what you do! You relish your role as key liaison and confidante, always staying one step ahead.
  Additional Information
  AECOM acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which we, our clients and our communities live and work around Australia. We pay our respects to their cultures and to their Elders — past, present, and emerging. We are committed to connecting to Country in our work through meaningful engagement with First Nations peoples and businesses. Find out more about our Australian Reconciliation Action Plan here: https://aecom.com/au/our-vision-for-reconciliation/.

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