KBR
Principal Environmental Consultant
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Title:
Principal Environmental Consultant
Our purpose is clear: Together, deliver Infrastructure for a better tomorrow.
KBR's Infrastructure Services partners with clients nationwide to undertake substantial projects that contribute to a more sustainable, technology-enabled future. Through trusted collaborations, our dynamic and skilled team of over 1200 professionals provide innovative solutions across various sectors, including transport, water and environment, buildings, defence infrastructure, program management, and construction consultancy.
The Opportunity:
In the capacity of a Principal Environmental Consultant, you will contribute environmental insights, guidance, and expertise to studies and engineering ventures encompassing water, rail, aerospace and road projects. Collaborating with internal and external professionals, you will formulate environmental solutions and provide technical leadership on a broad spectrum of issues,
The position primarily supports projects in NSW but may extend assistance to other KBR locations. It involves maintaining strong client relationships, identifying opportunities, contributing to proposals, budgets, and plans, managing stakeholders, and engaging with regulatory authorities.
KBR's commitment to sustainability is paramount, and this role will actively contribute to advancing KBR’s sustainability agenda, positioning the organization at the forefront of innovation for a sustainable future.
Who Are You?
As a team player, you are proactive and self-motivated, showcasing a high level of analytical and problem-solving ability, complemented by excellent communication skills.
Your qualifications and experience will include:
- Environmental Engineer, Scientist or Planner with a thorough understanding of the NSW and Commonwealth Planning legislation and management of specialist subconsultants.
- Preparation of reviews of environmental factors (REFs)
- Preparation of state significant infrastructure (SSI) and / or state significant development (SSD) environmental impact statements (EIS)
- Social impact assessment with qualifications under the NSW legislation
- Registered Environmental Assessment Practitioner (under NSW legislation)
- Environmental compliance and management of construction compliance with conditions of approval issued under the NSW legislation.
- Liaison in a multidisciplinary design team to communicate NSW environmental requirements to the design team.
- Good experience and knowledge of NSW Government agency requirements and liaison with various government agencies and stakeholders.
About Us:
At KBR, we are dedicated to social and environmental sustainability, employing a digital mindset to drive innovation. Our people seamlessly integrate into customer teams, positively impacting the communities and environments they aim to improve. Our unmatched expertise and adaptability meet the demands of tomorrow, contributing to shaping Australia's future for the better.
At KBR, we value you – here’s how.
While our people are busy delivering leading science, technology, and engineering solutions, we’re committed to providing them with a supportive, trusting environment and benefits that enable them to thrive and continue doing what they do best. Other benefits include:
- Industry leading salaries reviewed annually.
- Time in Lieu program, work towards extra leave
- Salary packaging and Novated leases
- Paid professional membership fees.
- Life/Health insurance discounts
- Flexible work arrangements (start/finish times, WFH, Flex time)
- Employee stock purchase plans
- Paid parental leave.
- Personal Career development plans
- Growth and promotion opportunities
Help shape tomorrow by applying today!
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to leave your impact on our society with one of Australia’s leading infrastructure businesses. Apply now and follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date with all the latest news and job opportunities.
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