Senior Environmental Consultant

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.

This role will see you enhance your capabilities and the reputation of WSP’s Environmental Approvals team. You will collaborate with talented professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.

At WSP you’ll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.

What you’ll do:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced environmental professional to join our growing team. This role offers the opportunity to lead and deliver complex environmental approvals and planning projects across Australia, with a strong focus on resource sector developments and large-scale infrastructure initiatives. Your day to day will look like;

• Lead and deliver environmental assessment and planning projects, with a particular focus on resource projects and major infrastructure developments.
• Provide senior-level coordination within multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of all environmental approvals aligned with project and business objectives.
• Contribute to business development and work-winning activities, including preparing competitive and compelling proposals.
• Collaborate with leadership, client teams, project managers, and technical specialists (ecologists, acousticians, contaminated land scientists, engineers, designers) to provide strategic advice and innovative solutions for best-practice environmental outcomes.
• Interpret data to develop effective monitoring programmes and assess environmental impacts of major developments.

Joining our WA Approvals team, you'll get to work on large scale projects, such as;

• Mining construction and resource infrastructure
• Renewable energy (generation and transmission)
• Transport infrastructure (road, rail, and Net Zero transition)
• Water and utilities projects
• Property developments and broader land-use planning initiatives

About You

You will play a pivotal role in shaping best-practice environmental outcomes, supporting the growth and capability of our team, and strengthening relationships with clients in both public and private sectors. If you are passionate about driving sustainable solutions and mentoring others in a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you. Ideally you will come with the following;

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Urban Planning, Ecology, or a related discipline (Master’s or postgraduate qualifications highly regarded)
• 5–10 years’ experience in environmental planning and approvals
• Proven ability to lead or contribute to major projects and approval strategies, particularly in the resource sector
• Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and policy frameworks within Australia
• Experience with GIS, data analysis, or digital tools for environmental assessment is advantageous
• Technical expertise in environmental impact assessments and approvals, ideally including experience in the Pilbara or similar regions
• Demonstrated success in delivering environmental approvals for major projects
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for mentoring and team development (for senior candidates)
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to contributing to a high-performing, growing team

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

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.