At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead environmental approvals and assessments while mentoring a small team.
- Company: A national consultancy with a focus on environmental practices.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Brisbane-based office with excellent transport links and close to shops.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in environmental practices and grow your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 15+ years in environmental approvals with strong client engagement experience.
A national, multi-disciplinary consultancy is seeking a Senior / Principal Environmental Consultant to lead its environmental approvals and assessments capability in Queensland. This role combines technical leadership, client engagement, and team management, with a clear mandate to grow and strengthen the environmental practice across the state. Working closely with national leadership and aligned technical teams, you’ll take ownership of project delivery, support business growth, and mentor a small team while remaining hands‑on with complex approvals work.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead environmental approvals and assessment projects across Queensland
- Manage client relationships and support ongoing business development
- Oversee project delivery, quality, and resourcing
- Grow and strengthen the Queensland environmental practice
- Provide leadership and mentoring to a small consultancy team
- Collaborate with other business units on multi‑disciplinary projects
About You
You’re an experienced environmental professional with strong approvals expertise and a practical, commercial approach.
Key requirements
- 15+ years’ experience in environmental approvals and assessments
- Proven experience across EIA, statutory approvals, and mine closure
- Strong knowledge of Queensland environmental and mining legislation
- Background in consulting with client‑facing responsibilities
- Experience leading small technical teams
- Established relationships with regulators and government stakeholders
- Commercial mindset with business development capability
Why Join?
- Senior leadership role with real influence over practice growth
- Supportive, collaborative leadership environment
- Competitive, market‑aligned remuneration
- Career progression linked to performance and business growth
- Brisbane‑based office close to shops and public transport
About TEN Recruitment
TEN Recruitment is an independently owned specialist recruitment consultancy connecting environmental and technical professionals with leading organisations across Australia. We take a consultative, relationship‑driven approach built on strong industry knowledge.
Apply Now
Send your CV to Lianne Adlington at lianne.adlington@tenrecruit.com.au or call (08) 6118 2278 for a confidential discussion.
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