Technical Executive, Environmental Approvals

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 Earth & Environment 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:

This is a critical leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategy, management, and delivery of environmental approvals across major projects and operations. It will play a key role in ensuring project compliance with environmental legislation and policy, while fostering sustainable development and positive stakeholder relationships. This role is broken up into 3 main components;

Approvals Management -

• Oversee and provide technical guidance for the preparation, submission, and management of environmental approval documents, such as Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Management Plans (EMP), and related assessments.
• Lead cross-functional teams in addressing complex environmental approval challenges across multiple jurisdictions and sectors (e.g., infrastructure, energy, mining, water, waste).
• Ensure all environmental approvals are obtained within required timeframes and budgets, adopting best practices and innovative approaches where possible.
• Champion the use of advanced assessment tools, modelling techniques, and data analytics to support environmental approvals.

Stakeholder Engagement -

• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, government agencies, Indigenous and local communities, non-governmental organisations, and project partners.
• Facilitate public consultation processes, responding to stakeholder enquiries and concerns in a transparent and professional manner.
• Prepare and review technical reports, approval submissions, and board-level briefings.

Compliance & Risk -

• Monitor and interpret evolving environmental legislation, regulations, guidelines, and standards relevant to project approvals.
• Develop and maintain robust risk management systems to ensure project compliance and manage potential environmental liabilities.
• Lead audits and investigations into environmental compliance matters, reporting findings and implementing corrective actions as necessary. 

About You

This role is suited to someone looking for a position that combines deep technical expertise, high-level strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with State Leads, Technical Directors, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure practical, policy-aligned outcomes. We are looking for;

• 15+ years of experience working in a Consultancy environment with experience working on WA based resources projects.
• Extensive experience in environmental approvals, regulatory compliance, or environmental management at a senior level.
• Demonstrated track record in successfully managing major project approvals within complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Deep understanding of environmental legislation, approval pathways, and regulatory frameworks (local, state, national, and international), particularly Pilbara area approvals.
• Expertise in environmental impact assessment methodologies, risk analysis, and regulatory submission requirements.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience in preparing executive-level reports and delivering presentations to senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and experience working with Indigenous groups and other key community stakeholders.

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.

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