Principal Environmental Specialist

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Engeny, part of Egis Group, seeks a Principal Environmental Specialist in Brisbane to lead approvals, compliance, and the Environmental Management and Approvals discipline. The role blends consultancy delivery, client engagement, and people leadership across greenfield and brownfield projects, with responsibility for managing approvals, driving practical sustainable outcomes, and delivering on budget and schedule while mentoring junior staff. You will bring 10+ years in a consultancy, a relevant degree in science or engineering, a strong Queensland network, and proven knowledge of state and federal environmental law and stakeholder management. To apply, tailor your resume and cover letter to highlight leadership and approvals success, provide examples, mention flexibility, upload all requested documents, and note your Brisbane on-site availability; diversity and flexible arrangements are welcomed.

Company Description

Engeny, part of Egis Group, is an environmental consultancy operating in QLD, NSW, VIC and WA.

Engeny is an organisation that celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, supporting the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences of our employees. Our culture is underpinned by our values: people, respect, performance, and transparency. We empower our people to grow by providing opportunities and challenges in a supportive environment.

We operate in partnership with our clients, providing customised and practical solutions across a range of services from water management, civil design and geotechnical design to environmental management and approvals. We are committed to creating great teams doing innovative work and would love you to join us to Impact the Future as a part of Egis Group.
 

Job Description

About the Role

As a Principal Environmental Specialist, your impact will be in providing consultancy and technical services to deliver innovative environmental solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects locally, nationally and internationally. This is an exciting role that blends business development, leadership and a chance to be entrepreneurial and help grow the Environmental Management and Approvals Discipline for Engeny in Queensland.

You will be responsible for:

• Managing environmental approvals and compliance deliverables to various clients and industries for both green field and brown field projects.
• Assist to grow the environmental discipline through client engagement and business development.
• Utilise risk-based framework and operational experience to drive improved, practical and sustainable outcomes for clients.
• Manage and drive quality project outcomes for clients that are on budget and aligned with schedule.
• Prepare project proposals that drive innovative, practical and sustainable outcomes for clients.
• Support the well-being, development, and resourcing of team members.

Qualifications

About You

Ideally, you will have a minimum of 10+ years’ professional experience with demonstrated leadership capabilities and demonstrated expertise as an environmental specialist within a consultancy environment.

You will also have:

• Relevant Tertiary in engineering or science (Civil, Environmental etc)
• Established network in Queensland within government, regulatory bodies and private sector
• Demonstrated experience in environmental approvals/planning and compliance across resources, private/development and/or government sectors
• Demonstrated technical experience in environmental compliance and approvals projects
• High level knowledge and understanding of relevant State (Queensland) and Federal environmental and planning legislation (Environmental Protection Act 1994, Minerals Resources Act 1989, Planning Act 2016, State Development and Public Works Organisation Act 1971)
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, develop business and project manage
• Proven leadership skills and a desire to train, guide and mentor less experienced engineers
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to manage stakeholders at all levels
• Well-rounded critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience on site desirable

The Benefits

• Competitive remuneration and benefits.
• A structured learning and development framework to align with career progression goals.
• Brisbane CBD location with flexible working arrangements, including remote working options.
• An inclusive team culture that celebrates performance and rewards accordingly.
• Paid Primary and Secondary Carer Leave Policy, reflecting our commitment to work-life balance.
• Support structures like our Employee Assistance Program, professional mentoring, and buddy program for new starters.
• Opportunities to work on special interest projects.
• Opportunities to work across government, private and resource sectors.
• Opportunities to travel for work across multiple offices.
• Great cultural environment where teamwork and camaraderie are promoted and valued.
• Supportive leadership based on openness.

Additional Information

Please upload your Resume, Cover Letter and any other supporting documentation where asked within your application. Ensure you consider the skills and experience needed for this role and include in your application.

We are open to considering this role on a full-time, part-time or job-share basis. Please let us know of your flexibility requirements.

Egis is committed to creating an inclusive, creative culture that embraces diversity and flexibility. If you are looking for a new challenge, want to participate growth of a successful business and join a passionate and entrepreneurial team, then don't wait, apply now!

Engeny does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies and is not responsible for any related fees.