Principal Environmental Scientist/Planner

About the role

Onterris is seeking a Principal Environmental Scientist to lead its Assessment and Approvals team from the Sydney office. You will provide senior technical and project leadership while helping grow the team and strengthen client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Mentor and develop the Sydney Assessment and Approvals team.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and drive business development.
• Lead client and stakeholder meetings, delivering strategic environmental advice.
• 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, primarily in a consulting environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Planning or a related field.
• Extensive experience with regulatory approvals in New South Wales, including infrastructure and resource sectors.
• Proven track record with Environmental Impact Statements and State/Commonwealth approvals.

Required skills

• Regulatory approvals processes (NSW, State, Commonwealth).
• Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) preparation.
• Environmental assessment and planning methodologies.
• Quality management system development.