Mott Macdonald
A global engineering, management, and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions.
Senior Environmental Consultant
Senior planner providing planning advice, permits and environmental assessments for major projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The role offers the chance to provide expert advice on the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and Victoria Planning Provisions, support environmental and impact assessments for large‑scale infrastructure, liaise with clients and government, develop new project opportunities and proposals, mentor junior staff, collaborate across disciplines and stay informed on policy changes and industry best practices. • Provide expert advice on the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and Victoria Planning Provisions, including planning assessments, permit applications and due diligence. • Support delivery of environmental assessments (EES/EPBC), impact assessments and technical reporting for large‑scale infrastructure projects. • Liaise with clients, government authorities and stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes. • Contribute to identifying new project opportunities and develop/maintain strong client relationships. • Support development of proposals and bid submissions. • Mentor and guide junior team members, building capability and confidence within the team. • Collaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated solutions on high‑profile projects. • Stay informed on policy changes and industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸planning advice
- ▸environmental assessment
- ▸impact assessment
- ▸technical reporting
- ▸client liaison
- ▸proposal development
What You Bring
Tertiary qualifications in urban/town planning or a related discipline are required, together with demonstrated experience obtaining or administering planning approvals in Victoria. Strong knowledge of the Victorian Planning and Environment Act 1987, planning schemes and development assessment processes is essential, as is the ability to build trusted relationships, influence key clients and manage multiple projects and deadlines. • Hold tertiary qualifications in urban/town planning or a related discipline. • Demonstrated experience obtaining or administering planning approvals within Victoria. • Strong knowledge of the Victorian Planning and Environment Act 1987, planning schemes and development assessment processes. • Ability to build trusted relationships and influence key clients through strategic environmental and sustainability advice on major infrastructure projects. • Experience delivering high‑value infrastructure projects across environment and planning sectors. • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
Requirements
- ▸urban planning
- ▸planning approvals
- ▸planning law
- ▸client relations
- ▸infrastructure
- ▸project management
Benefits
We employ brilliant people who combine their diverse skills and experiences to achieve brilliant things. Whether you want to specialise or broaden your experience, you'll be supported by global specialists eager to share their expertise. With numerous opportunities to learn and grow, the possibilities are as diverse as our people. Working as a connected global team, we deliver impactful projects that shape the future. Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work‑life balance, equity and a range of employee resource groups. The company provides an agile working environment, employee ownership, discretionary group and performance bonuses, annual health checks and ongoing professional development. The firm endorses flexible work arrangements, including part‑time and job‑shared roles, and encourages diverse applicants to apply. • Agile working environment supporting flexible work. • Employee ownership model with no external investors, fostering a culture of shared success. • Discretionary Group and personal performance bonuses for eligible employees. • Annual health checks and ongoing professional development.
Work Environment
Hybrid