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Principal / Technical Executive Environmental Planning & ApprovalsThe opportunityThis is a new role within the Earth & Environment business group to grow and lead our Environmental Planning and Approvals capability in the WA market. This role provides a unique and attractive opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven candidate to influence and grow a team at the inception of our next three-year strategic cycle.Youll be based in our Perth office with the option to work from home up to 2 days per week for a great work-life balance.This senior role reports to our national Director of Ecology and Environmental Approvals who is based in Sydney, and will balance work-winning in WA, staff recruitment and development, and the technical delivery of environmental approval and planning projects for projects in the mining, transport, water, power/renewables, defence, and property sectors.While we are in this deliberate and strategic growth phase, your time will be split as follows:Client Relationship Management/Business Development: 30%Mentoring/Coaching/Training: 10%Lead and deliver environmental assessment, planning and approvals projects, in a range of growth sectors including mining, transport, water, power/renewables, Defence and property sectorsFoster and grow a high-performing, engaged and client-centric team with a focus on mentoring and developmentLead the growth and revenue targets for our Environmental Approvals team in WAMaintain a strong market presence through client-facing activitiesPromote collaboration within the broader WSP business, leveraging current client connections and projects to develop new opportunities for the Environmental Approvals discipline teamAbout youYou''re likely to have 15+ years of experience in planning and environmental approvals, and you are a collaborative environmental professional with a strong strategic and growth mindset.In addition, you bring the following skills and attributes:A thorough understanding of WA''s environmental assessment and approvals frameworkProject management skills in coordinating multidisciplinary projects and fostering client relationshipsDemonstrated team leadership, development and growthDemonstrated leadership in multi-disciplinary proposals and commercial negotiations, including experience leading pursuits and bidding large environmental projectsExcellent business acumen and understanding of market trendsSelf-aware and service-oriented, and a catalyst for changeWith us, you can. Apply today. #J-18808-Ljbffr