Associate Director Impact Assessment & Permitting

Working on impactful community-shaping projects with unique and diverse challenges... Thats what keeps our teams inspired. Alix Chinnery Associate Director - Environment Perth WA

Come grow with us.

AECOMs environmental practice is dedicated to helping industries clients and governments meet their environmental responsibilities while protecting the natural environment. We provide advisory and technical services to ensure compliance manage impacts and reduce risks including obtaining permits and approvals decommissioning and restoring contaminated sites and tackling climate change challenges and resilience. We focus on preserving habitats water quality stakeholder engagement and cultural resources promoting a holistic approach to environmental impact management at every project stage.

Everyone belongs at AECOM

Were committed to diversity equity inclusion and belonging - because great ideas come from diverse perspectives. AECOM is proud to be a Fortune 500 Most Admired Company  a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality  # Work180 Equitable Workplace Awards 2025 Winner and an AWEI Bronze Tier LGBTQ Inclusive Employer .

How youll make a difference

We are looking for an Associate Director / Principal who can work collaboratively to prepare and manage high-quality environmental impact assessments and approvals deliverables. You will be a team player who has the confidence and experience to drive the delivery of high quality environmental services for our clients. 

What will a day in this role look like:

• Working closely with industry specialists to undertake and coordinate environmental impact assessments and approvals on high-profile multidisciplinary intellectually challenging projects.
• Working collaboratively with clients and AECOM design teams to ensure environmental matters are appropriately considered and managed at all stages of design development and project construction
• Providing technical leadership and confidence in guiding team members to identify risks solve problems communicate change through planning design and approval processes.
• Project manage  develop bids and develop relationships with clients and stakeholders on a range of projects.

Qualifications :

What are we looking for from you

• Have a Bachelors degree in an appropriate discipline such as environmental science.
• Have demonstrated environmental impact assessment and approvals experience across a number of market sectors and a good industry reputation defence projects desirable.
• Have strong project management/coordination skills and commercial acumen to effectively manage resources timelines quality and budgets.
• Be a good communicator with proven ability to translate technical information into professionally written reports and communications. 
• Possess the emotional intelligence to develop and maintain positive peer and client relationships with a professional presence and client focus mindset.
• Be a strong team player influencer and most importantly a real collaborator.

Additional Information :

Why youll love working with us

• Flexible work arrangements including alternative start/finish times part-time job-sharing and hybrid work options

• Purchase up to 6 weeks additional annual leave per year

• Swap public holidays swap Easter or other holidays for ones that suit you better

• Continuous learning and growth - lunch and learns professional development courses financial study assistance 5 days paid study leave global career opportunities

Ready to push the limits of whats possible

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those with disabilities additional health or mental health needs and/or neurodiverse conditions. If you require any adjustments during the hiring process please let us know.

Applications are reviewed as they come in and the role may close earlier than expected so if this opportunity sounds like you we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity diversity and inclusion a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time