Senior Environmental Consultant

WSP • Full-time • Newcastle, New South Wales • 1d ago

Description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

The Opportunity

Our NSW Environmental Approvals team is currently looking for a Senior Environmental Advisor to provide dedicated project support to one of our key clients, Hunter Water Corporation, within their Infrastructure Delivery team. With projects including desalination plant construction, water and wastewater treatment plant upgrades, stormwater and renewable energy, this an opportunity to support a key water utility on their sustainability journey. This role is based in Newcastle, NSW with site travel as required to the broader Hunter Region. This role will suit an individual with a strong environmental background looking to take on increased responsibility contribute to more complex projects

What you’ll do

Support environmental performance on projects in construction delivery phase

Oversee the review and implementation of environmental management plans

Guide the timely and on-scope delivery of city and community-enhancing construction projects

Provide senior technical guidance and mentoring to junior team members assisting with development and growth

Provide support and advice to our delivery partners in the delivery of $100m+ Capital Projects per annum

Provide environmental auditing capability in the post approvals space

You will also get involved in the planning and approvals processes with support of the broader experienced team

You will be supported in the delivery by senior and junior multidisciplinary team members who will assist with your delivery in the environmental management advisory space.

About You

Relevant tertiary education qualifications in environmental science or similar

Genuine interest in construction and environmental management and desire to develop skills in this area.

Auditor qualification or willingness to obtain and maintain accreditation (Environmental Lead Auditor)

Strong knowledge of environmental legislation applicable to construction sites/projects

Effective teamwork operating practices and strength in communication – written and verbal

Experience in planning, development and environmental approvals would be beneficial

Proven ability to effectively prepare reports and other outputs for variety of audiences in plain English

The ability to work with no supervision and be confident in your interactions with others

Valid drivers license and white card

Why WSP?

Imagine a better future for you, and for us all.

Joining WSP means becoming part of a global team of over 73,000, united by a shared passion for making a positive impact.

Join one of Australia's Highest Performing Approvals teams supporting Hunter Water during an exciting period of growth and innovation

Deliver work that genuinely shapes communities, grounded in WSP’s mission to provide sustainable solutions with deep environmental and social responsibility.

Grow in a culture built on collaboration, inclusion, and belonging, where diverse perspectives power innovation and employees feel valued and supported.