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There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description We have a unique opportunity for a Principal Environmental Planner to join our 'Impact Assessment and Permitting’ team in Newcastle. We are a passionate team of environmental impact assessors working within an organisation creating meaningful change both in Australia and globally. This role offers the chance to lead diverse, high-profile infrastructure assessment projects across energy, transport, and water sectors.
Being part of AECOM means applying your knowledge and expertise to influence positive environmental outcomes. With Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) principles embedded in everything we do, our Environment team works closely with designers and engineers to drive real change from the earliest stages of a project.  Some of your duties will include: Lead the delivery of timely, high-quality environmental impact assessments and related studies Oversee constraints analyses, strategic planning pathway assessments, and environmental management plans Manage project resources, budgets, and schedules, maintaining effective delivery and quality standards Mentor and guide juniors, including graduates and undergraduates, supporting their technical and professional development Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships, applying commercial acumen and emotional intelligence to project leadership.
Qualifications The following qualifications and experience are highly desired, but if you don’t tick all the boxes, you could still be a perfect fit for this role. Please apply; all applications will be considered.  For this Principal Environmental Planner position in our team, we require someone with:  A bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental planning, or environmental engineering  Strong environmental impact assessment experience across numerous market sectors and a good industry reputation.
Solid project management/coordination skills, commercial acumen and emotional intelligence to develop and maintain positive peer and client relationships and effectively manage resources, timelines, quality and budgets. A drive to mentor junior and mid-level consulting staff to develop their skill sets in the environmental planning and approvals technical area. Additional Information Why you’ll love working with us Flexible work arrangements, including alternative start/finish times, part-time, job-sharing and hybrid work options Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year          Swap public holidays – swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns, professional development courses, financial study assistance, 5 days paid study leave, global career opportunities Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
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