Senior Environmental Specialist

Company Description

Egis Group, is a Multi-Disciplinary Engineering & Environmental consultancy operating across Australia. 

We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace built on mutual respect, where different cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences are valued. Our culture is guided by our core values of people, respect, performance and transparency. We empower our people to grow by providing opportunities, challenges and a supportive environment.

We partner with our clients to deliver customised, practical solutions across water management, civil and geotechnical design, and environmental management and approvals. We are committed to building great teams doing innovative work — and we would love you to join us to Impact the Future as part of the Egis Group.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Environmental Specialist to join our growing team in Sydney. In this role, you will contribute to the growth and development of the Environmental Management and Approvals Discipline and support in the day to day management of the growing team.

The role will include:

• Preparation of environmental impact assessments, approvals and compliance deliverables for various clients and industries for both green field and brown field projects
• Supporting quality project outcomes for clients that are on budget and aligned with schedule
• Preparing project proposals that drive innovative, practical and sustainable outcomes for clients
• Participating in client management and business development.
• Opportunities for site travel and exposure to private sector, resource industries and government stakeholders.
• Playing an active role in the wider team through regular meetings, workshops, training and business planning

Qualifications

Ideally, you will have 10+ years of experience in a similar role within industry, consulting or government with strong knowledge of relevant Australian and NSW legislation. In addition to this, you will also have:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Environmental Engineering or Science

• Demonstrated knowledge of Commonwealth and State (NSW) environmental legislation and policy 

• Demonstrated competence in environmental impact assessment, risk analysis, and mitigation strategies

• Ability to interpret and apply environmental data, reports, and technical information

• Experience preparing, implementing and monitoring environmental management plans during construction and operational phases

• Ability to conduct on-site environmental inspections and audits to ensure compliance with permits, legislation, and internal policies 

• Experience coordinating with multidiscipline design and construction contractors and site personnel to ensure environmental obligations are understood and implemented

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentations

• Ability to supervise and mentor staff and work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams​

Additional Information

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. We offer generous parental leave, support flexible work practices and strive to create an environment where employees can connect, collaborate, grow and succeed.

We are expanding across Australia and New Zealand and are excited for you to join our growing team.

Imagine. Create. Achieve. A sustainable future.

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