Environmental Planning Consultant
	BK. Engineering Consulting Solutions

Environmental Planning Consultant

Grafton, Coffs Harbour, Lismore & Armidale NSW
Environmental / Planning & Development (Science & Environment)
Full time
$75,000 – $100,000 per year
 

Would you like to work within a growing engineering and environmental consulting solutions provider, where the company supports its people and has a leading reputation within the industry?

THE WORK ENVIRONMENT:

At BK. we provide an engaging and supportive workplace with a strong focus on people, quality outcomes and work/life balance. We offer:

• Attractive remuneration that reflects the candidate’s skills and experience;
• Knowledgeable, professional and multidisciplinary team;
• Assistance in personal development and career growth;
• Supportive and friendly team environment;
• Flexible work environment; and
• Excellent work/life balance and a schedule that works for each of our team members.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a motivated and capable Environmental Planning Consultant with 2–5 years’ experience to join our growing Environmental Solutions team in a full-time role.

In this role, you will contribute to the environmental planning and assessment of a diverse range of infrastructure and development projects across NSW, including transport, civil infrastructure, land development and public sector works.

You will be supported by a friendly, knowledgeable and inclusive team, with opportunities to grow technical expertise and take increased responsibility as your experience develops.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Preparation of environmental impact assessments including REFs, EIS inputs, SEEs and constraints assessments;
• Undertaking environmental due diligence and feasibility assessments;
• Coordination of specialist environmental sub-consultants (including ecology, noise, contamination);
• Interpretation and application of relevant NSW legislation, guidelines and planning pathways including EP&A Act, SEARs and REF frameworks;
• Preparation of technical reports to a high professional standard;
• Liaison with clients, government agencies and internal project teams throughout the assessment and approval process;
• Supporting environmental approvals for infrastructure and development projects; and
• Undertaking field work and site inspections as required.

This role will suit someone who enjoys working both independently and collaboratively, communicates clearly, values quality work and is motivated to build a successful consulting career.  There is opportunity to obtain qualifications and experience in environmental management systems auditing.

THE BUSINESS

BK. Engineering Consulting Solutions is a growing civil engineering and environmental consultancy providing services across bridge, road, civil, structural, environmental and flood studies to both government and private sector clients.

This role is within the Environmental Solutions Team and has been created due to continued growth of the business. We have offices in Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Lismore and Armidale, with the position available at any of these locations.

At BK. our vision is connecting communities by creating safe, functional and resilient infrastructure. We operate based on our core values of honesty, courage, integrity, teamwork, excellence and compassion.

We strive to be recognised not only for our technical excellence, but for the strength of our relationships with our clients, suppliers, team members and the wider community. Long‑term, constructive partnerships are at the heart of everything we do.

We offer a supportive, encouraging and team‑focused workplace that is proud to develop its people. Our team delivers a wide variety of interesting projects, including work in our local region that you can genuinely be proud of.

BK. believes in being different to the typical consultancy, providing a flexible and enjoyable work environment where our people are trusted and supported.

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOU

You have built a reputation as a reliable and trusted team member who approaches work with confidence, care and professionalism.

You are detail‑oriented, solutions‑focused and capable of managing competing priorities calmly and effectively. With superior time management skills, you can keep on top of workloads and understand the importance of clear communication and excellent working relationships.

People describe you as organised, proactive, approachable and capable of working autonomously when required. You take pride in delivering quality work and continuously look for ways to improve yourself, the team and the business.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resource Management or similar;
• 2–5 years’ experience in environmental assessment or environmental consulting (NSW experience preferred);
• Experience preparing or contributing to environmental impact assessment documents;
• Working knowledge of NSW environmental and planning legislation and guidelines;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary project teams;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Competent in Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a solutions‑focused mindset;
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet project deadlines; and
• Experience building and maintaining professional relationships with colleagues, clients and regulators.

If you are looking to take the next step in your environmental consulting career and want to work on meaningful projects within a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your cover letter (specific to your skills, knowledge and experience) and CV through Seek.

If you would like a confidential discussion before applying, please contact Claire Everett – 0427 797 699.

Applications with no cover letter will not be considered.

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