Environmental Management Consultant

About the role

Fyfe, an Australian multidisciplinary consultancy covering engineering, environment, planning and surveying, is looking for an Environmental Management Consultant in Queensland. The role delivers practical, high-quality environmental outcomes for clients across a diverse portfolio, from planning and pre-construction through to construction and operations. You will work directly with clients and stakeholders, lead site inspections and field monitoring teams, and take ownership of project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver technical assessments, desktop research, environmental monitoring and fieldwork across a varied project portfolio.
• Lead site inspections and field monitoring teams, supporting safe, effective and well-coordinated on-site delivery.
• Prepare Environmental Management Plans and help clients implement and oversee their post-approval environmental commitments.
• Manage project scope, budgets and deadlines while maintaining quality, efficiency and client satisfaction.
• Produce clear technical reports and practical solutions to help clients address environmental project challenges.
• Communicate effectively with clients, government agencies, contractors and multidisciplinary Fyfe teams.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated client relationship management experience and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ability to work across varied project types and locations, including travel where suitable.
• Commitment to safe work practices, personal accountability and continuous professional development.
• Australian citizenship, permanent residency or full Australian working rights; agency applications are not accepted.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of environmental monitoring methodologies across ecology, land, water, air and noise.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation relevant to monitoring, contaminated land and post-approval environmental management.
• Project management skills, including budget tracking, deadline management and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to prepare technical and client-facing deliverables.