Environmental Resources Management

External Job Description

Principal Consultant - Contaminated Land

ERM is seeking a motivated Principal Contaminated Land Consultant to join our team in Perth to support our services in the mining and oil & gas sectors. The ideal candidates will bring significant consulting experience, in order to provide technical leadership, strategic direction, and strong project management. An interest in applying existing knowledge and expertise to solve complex challenges in the mining sector is critical.

You will be part of a dynamic technical team responsible for consulting to a variety of clients to build a sustainable business locally, while networking with ERM's national, regional and global teams to share best practices across the industry.

This is an opportunity for experienced Consultant looking to advance their careers to the next level with a global leader in sustainability and to make a significant impact in successfully implementing ERM's global strategy.

Role Profile:

To support the successful delivery of ERM projects and objectives by:

• Understanding client needs and delivering sustainable outcomes and closures;
• Initiating and leading sales efforts, including proactive business development, proposal writing and delivery
• Managing large, complex, multidisciplinary or global projects
• Producing, overseeing and reviewing the compilation of technical project reports
• Managing and mentoring multiple project teams
• Serving as the Service Area lead for the business unit or geography
• Utilising established networks, internally and externally to benefit ERM and client delivery

Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in earth science, environmental science, engineering, planning or related field.
• 10+ years of consulting experience with contaminated sites, including experience of working with the mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, infrastructure or development sectors within the WA market.
• The preferred candidate would have existing client contacts and a sound knowledge of the local market on which to build.
• Understanding of local regulatory context, including established relationships with regulatory stakeholders.
• Business acumen to understand business risk and challenges, and recognize corporate opportunities.
• Demonstrable track record in delivering sales results annually, including successfully winning large and strategic projects.
• Proven experience mentoring and growing a team of consultants to produce high performing teams.
• Authorisation to work in Australia.

Who We Are:

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency. 

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ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status or disability status.

Thank you for your interest in ERM.