Environmental Scientist – Approvals (Senior or Intermediate) at GHD - China

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Environmental Science, Approvals, Impact Assessment, Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Assessment, Client Advising, Mentoring, Environmental Legislation, Collaboration

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that. Join us as we strive for a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in. Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it. Who are we looking for? We're looking for an experienced Environmental Scientist to join our Environmental Approvals team in Sydney. You’ll work alongside our technical directors and specialist teams, and be a key contributor to multidisciplinary projects, supporting approval strategies, and providing advice to clients for major infrastructure, future energy, water, transport, resources, and urban development projects. You will primarily focus on Approvals, but will also be involved in Impact Assessment and Planning, and you’ll be a valued member of our globally connected, multi-disciplinary team, with access to leading technical specialists, designers and project delivery experts across Australia and the APAC region. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: * Supporting environmental approvals processes on landmark projects for public and private sector clients across the Sydney and NSW regions * Contributing to the development of approvals strategies that balance regulatory requirements, project timelines, and stakeholder expectations * Working closely with clients, project partners and regulators, providing advice on environmental risk, compliance pathways, and project feasibility * Mentoring junior consultants and contributing to capability development within the team What you will bring to the team: * A degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, or a related field. * 5 - 10 years of experience in a similar consulting or government role. * A sound understanding of NSW and federal environmental legislation. * Outstanding time and project management abilities, with the capability to collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams. * Exceptional communication skills in writing, speaking, and engaging with stakeholders. Interested? Apply now with your CV and a cover letter. Contact: Paul Inglis Ph +61 3 8687 8619 GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities. GHD embraces hybrid work arrangements to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive. This supports the diverse needs of our workforce while balancing the benefits of remote working with the value of face-to-face collaboration in the office. We’re open to discussing full time or part time options. We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage. #LI-PI1 Come together and make a meaningful impact. We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD. Let's drive real change. Our Pledge to You At GHD, we don’t just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. That’s why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today. See where your commitment could take you. That’s the #PowerOfCommitment Who we are GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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Responsibilities

The role involves supporting environmental approvals processes for landmark projects in Sydney and NSW, and contributing to the development of approval strategies that balance regulatory requirements, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. Responsibilities also include advising clients on environmental risk and compliance pathways, and mentoring junior consultants.