Senior Environmental Approvals Specialist / Environmental Planning ConsultantAre you passionate about driving decarbonization and supporting the development of large-scale renewable energy projects? ERM is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Environmental Approvals Specialist / Environmental Planning Consultant to join our growing team in Sydney / Newcastle. This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career with a global leader in the renewable and diversified energy sectors.What You'll DoLead and support a variety of environmental approvals for renewable energy and infrastructure projects across Commonwealth, State, and local jurisdictions.Collaborate with ERM’s national and global practitioners to deliver multi-disciplinary projects for clients worldwide.Hone your technical, project management, and decision-making skills through diverse project experiences.Contribute to proposal development, including scoping and cost estimation in line with ERM’s policies.Manage project tasks such as subcontractor coordination, health & safety protocol adherence, and quality review of deliverables.Support relationship-building with key clients to expand ERM’s market presence in the renewables and infrastructure sectors.What We’re Looking ForA Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, science, or a related field.4+ years of experience in the infrastructure or energy industry, focusing on environmental approvals/permitting and/or management (consulting experience is a plus).Solid understanding of NSW’s environmental/planning approvals processes, including the NSW Renewable Energy Planning Framework.Experience managing approvals for infrastructure projects, with renewable or transport sector experience highly desirable.Strong project management skills and the ability to work collaboratively within integrated teams.Critical thinking abilities to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.Excellent report writing, data collation, and presentation skills.A proactive and motivated team player who is eager to share knowledge and ideas.Why You’ll Love Working at ERMPurpose-Driven Work: Contribute to projects that make a real difference in creating a sustainable future.Growth Opportunities: Develop your career through direct client interaction, business development, and leadership roles.Collaborative Environment: Join a global network of passionate experts committed to making an impact.Flexibility and Support: Benefit from a supportive culture that values work-life balance and professional growth.Who We Are:As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers.ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status.At ERM, sustainability is our business.
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