Senior Environmental Consultant

About the role

Arup is looking for a Senior Environmental Consultant to lead complex projects and programmes of work across the transport, energy, technology and water sectors in Victoria. The role is hands-on for a proactive, self-motivated person who takes ownership, builds strong client relationships and delivers practical solutions to environmental challenges. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients, driving projects from planning through to delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Lead environmental assessment and approvals work on major infrastructure projects in Victoria, with opportunities to contribute to projects across Australia.
• Bring structure and drive to complex projects, helping teams keep work moving through tight timelines and competing priorities.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and regulators by turning complex information into advice people can act on.
• Help junior consultants grow through practical technical guidance.
• Shape the team's future work through bids and business development.

Required profile

• 8+ years of relevant industry experience in consulting, private industry or a government environment.
• Experience in environmental impact assessment, environmental planning and/or environmental approval processes in Victoria; experience with EESs and EPA permissions is favourable.
• Experience in major transport, water infrastructure and/or renewable energy projects in a consulting or government setting is favourable.
• Experience supporting or leading the delivery of complex approval pathways, combining scope, programme, technical inputs and commercial awareness.

Required skills

• Confident written communication, able to turn complex technical, regulatory and project information into clear reports and actionable advice for clients, project teams and regulators.
• Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams, track priorities and communicate progress to internal leaders, clients and regulators.
• Natural collaborator who works across disciplines and helps technical and non-technical teams work together.

What we offer

• A competitive, fair and equitable pay package.
• Benefits supporting health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and the chance to make an impact through the work done.
• Profit share for eligible members.

Candidates apply through the company's applicant tracking system; shortlisted candidates are contacted by Talent Acquisition. Arup is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.