Principal Environmental Scientist / Planner

About the role

Onterris is seeking a Principal Environmental Scientist/Planner to lead technical and project delivery within its Assessment and Approvals team in Sydney. You will provide senior expertise, mentor the team and strengthen client relationships while supporting the company’s mission of sustainable progress.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Sydney Assessment and Approvals team, fostering growth and development.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, driving business development opportunities.
• Manage multiple projects, overseeing technical delivery, budgets, resources and timelines.
• Provide senior technical input and quality assurance across environmental assessments, planning and approvals.
• Develop and review quality management systems, processes and technical methodologies.

Required profile

• 15+ years of professional experience in a consulting environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental Science, Planning or a related field.
• Extensive experience with regulatory approvals in New South Wales, including infrastructure and resource sector projects.
• Proven track record with Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and State/ Commonwealth approvals.

Required skills

• Environmental assessments and impact statement preparation.
• Regulatory approval processes for NSW, State and Commonwealth levels.
• Planning and approvals methodology development.
• Project management of complex environmental projects.