About the role

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Principal to join our Brisbane team. This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving project excellence, business growth and team performance across AARC's environmental consulting operations

As a trusted adviser to clients and a key contributor to the business, you will provide strategic leadership on complex environmental projects, oversee the professional development of team members, and play an active role in shaping the future direction of the organisation. You will be responsible for strengthening client relationships, expanding market opportunities and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality consulting services.

What you’ll do:

- Lead the delivery of complex environmental projects, including Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), environmental authority applications and major approval processes.
- Provide strategic environmental and regulatory advice to clients across multiple sectors.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with key clients, government agencies, regulators and industry stakeholders.
- Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and ensure the successful delivery of projects to time, budget and quality objectives.
- Oversee project financial performance, including forecasting, profitability, resource management and risk mitigation.
- Prepare, review and approve high-quality technical reports, proposals and project documentation.
- Lead fee proposal development, tender submissions and commercial negotiations.
- Manage and review the work of specialist subconsultants and project partners.
- Drive business development initiatives, identify growth opportunities and contribute to achieving revenue targets.
- Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of existing and prospective clients.
- Lead,



coach and mentor environmental professionals, supporting career development, succession planning and technical excellence.
- Support recruitment, workforce planning and capability development initiatives.
- Contribute to strategic business planning and continuous improvement across the organisation.
- Represent AARC at industry events, conferences and skilled forums.
- Promote and exemplify AARC's values, culture and commitment to excellence in all professional interactions.
- Undertake site visits across Australasia and internationally as required.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- Bachelor's degree or higher qualification in Environmental Science, Ecology or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10-15 years' experience in environmental consulting or a related sector.
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing senior-level client relationships.
- Proven ability to secure work, grow client portfolios and contribute to business development outcomes.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing project financial performance and profitability.
- Extensive experience delivering complex environmental approvals and regulatory processes.
- Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Experience mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
- Full Australian working rights (mandatory)
- A valid Australian driver's licence

About Us





APEM Group is leading global environment consultancy providing expert advice to clients in a wide range of industries including water, renewables, infrastructure, marine and ports, transport, construction, and development. Following significant growth journey with operations based in the UK, EU and USA, APEM Group strategically expanded into Australia in early 2024. Our presence in the Australian market will further enhance the aim of expanding on our consultancy services in both the Australian market and wider Asia Pacific region as part of the next stage of our Global growth journey.

As part of the APEM Group, AARC Environmental Solutions provides expert environmental solutions to the resource, critical minerals, and development sectors. Established in Queensland in 1996, AARC has a proven track record of delivering innovative, data and science-led insights to clients across Australia and Asia. We offer a full range of environmental services to support successful and efficient project delivery from planning and approvals through to operations and closure with a robust understanding of regional legislation and regulatory compliance.

Next Steps

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit, we’d love to hear from you!

At AARC, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we encourage you to apply - we value potential and are open to supporting your growth.

To apply, please submit your resume along with a brief cover letter that includes three words you’d use to describe yourself.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to learn more, feel free to reach out to our People & Culture team at ••••@apemgroup.com.

📌 Senior Principal (Brisbane)
🏢 AARC
📍 Brisbane