About the role The Consultant Engineer/Scientist (Environmental Approvals) position is responsible for professionally and efficiently undertaking environmental management and environmental approvals tasks. The role has a strong project orientation and contributes to the team in which it operates.

Key responsibilities

- Under supervision from more senior employees, undertakes initial professional technical tasks.
- Operates within practices and procedures covered by precedents or well-defined policies. Applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment.
- Acquires training and broadens experience to become qualified for more senior responsibilities.
- Works with more senior technical specialists in the areas of environmental approvals, environmental management and project management. May also work with and assist technical specialists in other related disciplines.
- Perform project management including costing, scheduling, managing budget, scope and team of relevant projects.
- Conduct client management activities and represent clients as required during regulator liaison.
- Adheres to quality, safety and environmental procedures/standards.
- May lead or work as part of a project team to deliver projects to scope and within time, cost and quality requirements.
- Undertake specific tasks including supporting and contributing to:



Environmental impact and/or feasibility assessments, Environmental management plans, Environmental risk assessments, Environmental planning and auditing, Preparing and lodging environmental approval applications, including liaison with regulators, local government and/or other relevant stakeholders, Developing knowledge of environmental policies and strategic thinking in the context of environmental approvals, Preparing reports associated with the above, Assisting and supporting on bids/tenders.

About you

- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Engineering or other relevant area of study.
- More than 3 years' experience post-graduation.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong report writing and technical analysis skills.
- Experience working within the engineering / science / consulting sector (desirable).
- Willingness for travel, including interstate, to satisfy the requirements of projects and the position (desirable).

About us BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more productive, effective, and sustainable future. BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognising their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose.

📌 Environmental Approvals Consultant (Brisbane)
🏢 Bmt
📍 Brisbane