First listed on: 02 March 2022

Senior Marine Environmental Consultant – Multiple Opportunities

BMT

Consulting & Strategy • Environment & Sustainability Consulting

 

About the opportunity

In response to growing demand and BMT's ambition for continued growth, we have multiple exciting opportunities for experienced Environmental Consultants who will assist in the delivery of our portfolio of projects to our key clients. These roles provide what we think is the perfect blend of face-to-face client and industry contact, the application of technical proficiency to varied project work and building or strengthening project management and technical capabilities.

About You

We are specifically looking for individuals with:

  • At least 5 years relevant work experience
  • A marine science or engineering background, with experience working on environmental issues related to coastal or marine infrastructure development.
  • Project management skills coupled with aligned skills in oral / written communication, time
  • management and commercial acumen
  • An understanding of and experience with Australian environmental approvals processes, i.e., under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 (WA), Environment Protection Biodiversity and Conservation Act 1999 (Cwlth) and/or Environment Protection (Sea Dumping) Act 1981 (Cwlth).
  • An understanding of marine and/or coastal issues and their management
  • Experience in preparation / presentation / review of proposals
  • Experience working in the field including remote locations
  • The ability to coach and mentor our graduates
  • Right to work in Australia with no restrictions.

The following are desirable:

  • Meaningful direct experience in environmental impact assessment (EIA) within energy,
  • ports/harbours, and/or aquaculture sectors
  • Strong skills in water and sediment quality assessment
  • Experience with spatial analysis software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, Global Mapper)
  • Knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python, MATLAB)

Why join BMT?

It is the people in our business that enable our success and we have developed a suite of benefits to ensure we are a rewarding place to work. We offer genuine work flexibility - be that  start and finish times, working from home, part time etc… and a suite of benefits including purchase leave options, an annual well-being fund, paid parental leave, annual flu vaccinations and skin checks, income protection insurance, professional subscriptions and more.

About BMT

BMT is a leading international multi-disciplinary engineering, science and technology consultancy offering a broad range of services, particularly in the energy, environment, shipping, ports and logistics and defence sectors. We are an employee focused business with  around 1200 staff across the globe, including 140+ staff in Australia servicing the environmental sectors. We pride ourselves on our technical excellence and seek to provide clarity from complexity for our numerous clients in Australia 9government and private) and internationally. Our team in Australia operates as an agile collective of niche specialists, enabling us to deliver a vast array of interesting work.

How to apply

Please provide a brief cover letter citing your relevant experience and attach your updated CV.

Applications will not be accepted from Recruitment Agencies.

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

  • Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
  • What's your expected annual base salary?
  • How much notice are you required to give your current employer?