Principal - Heritage (Energy & Water)

About the role

Beca is looking for a Principal to champion and deliver Heritage (Aboriginal, Historical and Built) services across its Australian markets, initially focusing on NSW and Victoria. As a senior member of the Planning & Environment section, you will help shape strategy, grow capability across environmental, heritage and social disciplines and take a key client leadership role. The role sets best practice archaeological, cultural heritage and stakeholder engagement methods, aligned with national and international standards.

Key responsibilities

• Build relationships with key energy and water clients, lead account planning and pursuit strategies, and advise on delivery and approval risks
• Lead bid strategy, value propositions, pricing and pitches, and build cross-Tasman collaboration with the New Zealand team
• Develop discipline tools, templates and training for consistent delivery
• Provide technical verification and lead delivery of heritage projects, including overseeing project teams, fieldwork, budgets and timelines
• Advise clients on heritage and archaeological matters and engage with internal and external stakeholders
• Present technical findings to non-technical audiences such as clients and communities
• Apply knowledge of heritage and archaeological legislation to assess significance, develop conservation strategies and mitigate impacts
• Mentor junior staff in heritage and archaeological management and consultancy

Required profile

• Degree in Cultural Heritage Management, Archaeology, Anthropology or a related field
• Recognised senior expertise in heritage in Australia
• Consultancy experience leading heritage matters for major environmental impact assessments, ideally in Energy and/or Water markets
• Knowledge of State and Commonwealth heritage legislation, with experience in NSW and/or Victoria; current Victorian accreditation desirable
• Technical leadership experience, including mentoring, discipline management, project management and team coordination
• Client relationship management interest and experience
• Australian driver's licence (ideally with 4WD experience)

What we offer

• Flexible working options and dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement
• Up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave
• Professional development, company training and pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia
• Shareholder opportunities and a diverse, inclusive workplace