Renewable Energy Environmental Approvals Lead

Renewable Energy Environmental Approvals Lead

Together, we open opportunities with our connected thinking

Mott MacDonald is a dynamic and innovative engineering, management and development consultancy working with high profile clients across Australia, and globally. We are a wholly independent, employee-owned company with strong local leadership and autonomy.

Recognised excellence in renewable project development and delivery - we are eminent in the successful development and implementation of renewable energy projects around the world. In the last 10 years alone, we have delivered more than 150GW of renewable energy projects globally, including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, green hydrogen and battery technologies. We have a similarly proud history leading the agenda across other markets including Transport, Water, Defence, and Social Infrastructure.

Through this track record, we have built enduring relationships and proven our ability to partner successfully with governments, investors, developers, offtakers, OEMs and contractors alike.

We know how to advance environmental and social agendas to help communities thrive and to contribute to successful project development and better commercial results. Our in-house Renewal Energy Academy provides a first-class learning and development program. 

We have created our Environment & Society Portfolio to provide direction, focus, resources and support to an industry-leading centre of excellence, helping us to win more work and deliver benefits for communities and local environments.

Your Opportunity
We are seeing immense opportunities in the Australian market to leverage our global skills and relationships, coupled with local leadership, to deliver a step change in Australia’s Net Zero journey.

We have identified an exciting leadership role for a Renewable Energy Approvals Lead to join us in our Sydney office. This Technical Director level role will build and identify new business opportunities - with a focus in the Renewable Energy market - and convert prospects into projects. The role will work closely with our Australian Environment & Society Portfolio leadership team setting the strategic direction and maturing our approvals offering across our Australian business.

As a Technical Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth and business development in our renewable energy approvals offering, with an initial focus on NSW. As part of our Environment and Society portfolio management team, this role would also collaborate with senior colleagues to provide services across other markets including transport, defence, urban planning, and water.

Your key roles and responsibilities will involve:

• Leveraging existing client relationships and building new relationships to build and identify new business opportunities to secure environment and approvals work from key clients, with a particular focus on energy projects, including renewables and transmission & distribution.
• Collaborate with our market and account leaders to bring the best of Mott MacDonald to our clients.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver environmental impact assessments for major infrastructure projects in energy, and bring your skills to transport, water and social infrastructure markets as required.
• Management of approvals projects across the project lifecycle from proposal through to delivery on projects.
• Collaborate with interstate team members as part of business development and project delivery to deliver a nationally consistent client experience and quality.
• Contribute to promotion of our Environment & Society capability within the industry.
• Mentoring and guiding junior staff members within the team
• Ability to manage and coordinate relationships with sub-consultants to ensure successful delivery of major projects. 

About you
You have prior experience within the consultancy industry, working with multi-discipline teams on complex projects. At this level you can bring and establish long term positive client relationships in the Energy market and secure work from our current key clients.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• a relevant tertiary qualification in environmental science, environmental engineering, planning or similar. 
• experience in impact assessment or regulatory approvals for energy projects. 
• knowledge and experience of State and Commonwealth legislation and regulations
• proven history in identifying, winning and delivering projects. 
• experience in a consulting environment with business development and client relationship skills. Deep industry connections and the ability to influence and develop strong relationships, particularly in the energy sector and on renewable energy projects.

Our values, and benefits

Our PRIDE values – Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive and Excellence – are used to drive change, promote human and environmental care, deliver on our promises, stretch our thinking and act on our beliefs that there is always a better way.

At Mott MacDonald, we celebrate the rich diversity of our team and are dedicated to nurturing an inclusive work environment that encourages everyone to embrace their unique selves. We take pride in offering a wonderful array of benefits and amenities designed to make your experience here truly exceptional, such as:

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and life's special moments.
• A competitive salary complemented by group bonus incentives, recognising the dedication you invest.
• Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance, providing peace of mind during uncertain times.
• Opportunities to enhance your work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave.

You've got this!

If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-growing business with an organisation that is shaping the communities in which we live, then we would encourage you to apply for the above position and join our world-class consultancy.
 

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