Environmental Planner - Sydney, Australia - WSP Australia

WSP Australia

Verified Company

Sydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

About us

The opportunity

Our NSW Urban Planning and Environmental Science team works closely with clients to assist the planning, delivery and operation of major infrastructure in the transport, water, power/renewables and property sectors.

A new opportunity has been created for an experienced
Environmental Consultant or
Senior Environmental Consultant.

The location is hybrid between our
Sydney office with the
option to work from home 2-3 days per week (if desired).

The team works on all project stages; from feasibility studies, to securing planning, development and environmental approvals and subsequent post-approvals management plans and advice to designers and your clients.

Some examples of the key areas you will work within include:

Renewable energy
engagement, research and analysis to improve renewable energy outcomes

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Water utility infrastructure - assessment, approvals and environmental management for major water utility clients
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Business cases - review of project options and assessment of preferred options to inform decision-making
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Corridor assessments - review of environmental and planning matters, identification and assessment of options
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Environmental assessments - preparation of small to large environmental impact assessments, coordination of technical assessments, authoring of documents, integrating with multi-disciplinary teams

What we'll love about you

You have experience in planning and/or environmental approvals, and you're passionate about maintaining and creating liveable urban and regional communities.

You ideally have experience in primary authoring of Environmental Impact Assessments and/or EPBC Referrals and Approvals.

In addition, you bring the following skills and attributes:

Understanding of NSW environmental assessment, approvals and management framework
Experience in a range of industries within the NSW region including road and rail infrastructure, water/wastewater and power, will be wellregarded
A desire to build your brand in the Sydney/ NSW market whilst working with a national team

What we will offer you

At WSP we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment and offer many personal and professional development opportunities that are aimed to help you deliver your best self to the role whilst managing your personal life in balance.

We have been recognised for the second consecutive year as a Great Place to Work with year-on-year increases in employee engagement.