Climate & Environment Full-time

Managing Consultant - Planner (Impact Assessment)

Environmental Resources Management

Location

Sydney or Newcastle, Australia

Type

Full-time

Posted

Dec 20, 2025

Mission

What you will drive

  • Lead and manage environmental assessments and preparation of environmental impact statements for projects, including management of related approvals processes to support ERM clients' capital project delivery.
  • Project manage multiple projects within agreed scope/budget/schedule, meeting client expectations and ensuring quality on project deliverables.
  • Prepare technical proposals, including development of technical scopes and cost estimates, and participate in business development with existing clients and identified leads.
  • Mentor junior staff to develop their skill sets in environmental planning and approvals.

Impact

The difference you'll make

Your work creates impact that matters, helping global organizations tackle the most pressing sustainability challenges while shaping a better future for communities and the environment.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

  • Relevant tertiary qualifications.
  • Minimum 6 years of environmental planning and impact assessment experience working within NSW and Commonwealth legislative requirements.
  • Experience in environmental planning and approvals, land use planning, post approval management and broad knowledge of impact assessment best practices within power, infrastructure, government and defence, mining and manufacturing sectors.
  • Project management and project delivery skills, including time management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent writing, communication, presentation, strategic thinking, and people skills.
  • Authorization to work in Australia.

Benefits

What's in it for you

We prioritize wellbeing, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture where collaboration, expertise, and purpose drive meaningful impact. At ERM, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and innovation thrives.

About

Inside Environmental Resources Management

ERM is a global environmental leader that helps organizations tackle sustainability challenges and create lasting change for communities and the environment.