Senior Environmental Consultant / Engineer

Moss Environmental Pty Ltd

Full-time | Tamworth, hybrid or remote

Salary—negotiable based on experience

About Moss Environmental

Moss Environmental is a specialist environmental consultancy delivering practical, high-quality solutions across environmental assessment, approvals, compliance, auditing, environmental management and natural resource management.

Our experienced team works across eastern Australia, supporting clients in sectors including mining, construction, infrastructure, renewable energy, government and industry. We have built a solid reputation for responsive service, sound technical advice and solutions that work in the real world.

We are a collaborative and flexible business that values professional excellence, accountability and sustainable work practices. As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced environmental professional who wants to take ownership of projects, mentor others and contribute meaningfully to the future of the company.

About the role

This is an influential role for a capable and commercially minded Senior Environmental Consultant or Environmental Engineer.

Working closely with the Director, you will manage environmental projects from proposal through to completion, build trusted client relationships and supervise environmental consultants and junior team members. You will have the autonomy to lead your work while remaining part of a supportive, experienced and collaborative team.

The position can be based at our Tamworth head office, undertaken on a hybrid basis or performed remotely for the right candidate. As our projects extend across eastern Australia, regular travel will form part of the role.

Key responsibilities In this role, you will:

- Lead and coordinate environmental projects across a range of sectors and locations

- Take ownership of project scope, budgets, programs, deliverables and client outcomes

- Prepare high-quality technical reports, proposals, quotations and tender submissions

- Develop practical,



well-considered solutions in collaboration with clients and project stakeholders

- Ensure projects and reports are delivered within agreed timeframes and quality requirements

- Manage and mentor environmental consultants and junior team members

- Review technical work and contribute to consistent, high-quality project outputs

- Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities to provide additional value

- Contribute information, ideas and recommendations to operational and strategic planning

- Support business development and help grow Moss Environmental’s project portfolio

- Maintain current knowledge through professional development, industry networks and relevant professional organisations

- Participate in meetings, training, industry events and company activities

- Comply with company quality, environmental, safety and professional standards.

About you

You will be a proactive environmental professional who enjoys solving complex problems, working directly with clients and taking responsibility for successful project delivery.

To succeed in this position, you will bring:

- A degree in environmental engineering, environmental science or a related discipline

- Certification in CPESC/RSP-ESC, CEnvP or REAP is highly desirable

- Relevant experience in environmental consulting, engineering, approvals, compliance or project delivery

- Demonstrated experience managing environmental projects, deadlines and client expectations

- Strong technical research, analysis and report-writing skills
- The ability to think laterally and develop practical solutions to real-world environmental issues





- Experience preparing project proposals, scopes and fee estimates

- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
- The ability to supervise, support and mentor other consultants

- Sound commercial awareness and an understanding of working within a small professional consultancy

- Excellent time management, initiative, professional presentation, adaptability and personal accountability
- A current driver licence and willingness to travel for project work.

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be highly regarded:
- Environmental impact assessment and planning approvals

- Mining, construction, infrastructure or renewable-energy projects

- Environmental compliance, auditing or management systems

- Contaminated land, hydrology, erosion and sediment control, ecology or natural resource management

- Site inspections, field investigations and construction-phase environmental support.

Some assignments may require work during construction or mining hours, including occasional early starts, extended days or weekends. These requirements will depend on project needs and will be communicated in advance wherever practicable.

Why join Moss Environmental?

This is an opportunity to join a growing consultancy where your experience, ideas and contribution will be visible and valued. You will benefit from:

- Genuine ownership of projects and client relationships

- Direct access to and collaboration with the company Director
- The opportunity to influence operational and strategic decisions

- Flexible working arrangements and location options

- Diverse projects across eastern Australia

- Opportunities to mentor others and help develop a growing team
- A positive environment that supports professional growth, collaboration and work-life balance.

How to apply

Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience, preferred working location and why you are interested in joining Moss Environmental.

📌 Senior Environmental Consultant / Engineer (Tamworth)
🏢 Moss Environmental
📍 Tamworth