- Lead major NSW environmental approvals across Renewables, Transport & Infrastructure
- Join a Sydney Planning team of 10+ with extensive national technical support
- Hybrid working, annual wellbeing allowance & genuine leadership development As a Senior Environmental Planner in Sydney, join a national Environmental and Engineering Consultancy with a significant renewables pipeline and a broader portfolio spanning Transport, Development and Infrastructure. This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex environmental approvals, working alongside experienced Principals and drawing on in-house specialists across Ecology, Heritage and Engineering. You'll have the backing of a large national consultancy while still having a meaningful say in how projects are delivered and how the team develops. The Role Working within the Sydney Environmental Planning team of 10+, you'll lead environmental impact assessments and approvals for major NSW projects, taking responsibility for delivery and coordinating the technical expertise around you.
- Lead EIS, REF and environmental approvals processes, including State Significant projects.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary assessments across Ecology, Heritage, Engineering and other environmental disciplines.
- Manage project delivery, technical reporting, budgets and timelines alongside experienced Principal Planners.
- Provide strategic advice to clients, stakeholders and regulatory bodies throughout approvals processes.




- Mentor junior planners and contribute to improving project delivery processes as the team grows. The Team Part of a national consultancy approaching 1,000 people, you'll have access to more than 200 environmental specialists nationally, including established capabilities across Planning, Ecology, Heritage and Environmental Management. The Sydney team is growing, with a strong pipeline of work already underway. The culture encourages collaboration, technical knowledge sharing and giving people ownership of their work. Hybrid arrangements, professional development support, paid parental leave and an annual wellbeing allowance are also part of the offering. Experience
- 7+ years' environmental planning and approvals experience.
- Robust experience with EIS, REF and NSW planning assessment processes.
- Confident managing complex projects, multidisciplinary teams and client relationships.
- Relevant Environmental Planning, Environmental Science or related qualifications. Renewables experience is welcomed but not essential. A strong background in Transport, Infrastructure or Development approvals is equally relevant. If you're interested in this position, please don't hesitate to hit Apply or contact me for further information. Your approach will be held in confidence. -----------------------------
- Brett Clemenson Director & Founder of ALRA – 18+ years in Environmental Recruitment 0447 946 446 [email protected]

📌 Senior Environmental Planner (Sydney)
🏢 Alra Recruitment
📍 Sydney