Environment Lead

Haskoning Australia, a company of Royal HaskoningDHV, is seeking an experienced Principal Engineer or Scientist with significant understanding and knowledge of coastal, catchment and/or environmental systems.
The ideal candidate will have significant experience with a demonstrated ability to grow and further develop our environmental consultancy services.
We have a significant amount of forward work related to the modelling of coastal, estuarine/river systems and the design of coastal and maritime infrastructure.
The individual we are seeking will be able to lead and grow our solutions team, mentor with strong leadership and ensure the quality of deliverables in this integral area of our business.
About Us Royal HaskoningDHV delivers tailor-made design, advisory and scientific solutions to our clients across Australia, the Pacific and Southeast Asia.
We are experts in the river, estuarine, coastal and maritime sectors, providing consultancy advice and civil and structural design services to clients in a number of relevant sectors, including (but not limited to): ports and harbours; navigation; coastal and flood defence; water management; land reclamation; dredging and material management; planning and policy setting.
Now is the time to join Royal HaskoningDHV
We have a strong and growing pipeline of projects, including some high-profile infrastructure projects in Australia and the Pacific region.
We need your expertise to help us execute our client's vision.
What will you do You will help us expand our environmental assessment and design services, grow our team and promote our skills externally to our clients and the marketplace.
You will (personally or as part of a wider team that you oversee) deliver discipline-specific engineering/science and advisory management projects, including reporting and design (where required and as appropriate) solutions and services that meet the Company's, clients and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
You will play a key role in growing our expertise and will also significantly contribute to account management and our profitability and reputation.
You will have an outward-looking client focus, with an ability to prioritise work-winning, delivering quality solutions and gaining high levels of client satisfaction.
You will: Provide leadership of our environmental solutions team, mentoring, supervising and instructing team members in technical works as well as professional development.Assist where appropriate in business development (meeting clients, identifying opportunities, writing capability statements, preparing marketing materials).Check and review model methodologies, results, data analysis, reports and other work as required.Undertake all office and company procedures necessary for the company to properly conduct its business (completing time sheets, leave applications, job records, invoicing).Undertake continuing professional development.Participate in in-house training in company procedures, workplace safety instruction and various site safety courses as required.Provide input to leadership team, in relation to:effectiveness of the local business;emerging opportunities;achievement of business goals including client development, skill development; and project realisation and delivery.Provide technical direction of design and advisory assignments in the context of project requirements of delivery on time and within budget, whilst achieving target utilisation (on project work).Participate in development of local technical systems and standards, and integration with the broader Royal HaskoningDHV knowledge base.Overseeing a team of 8, it is expected that the leadership component of the role to take no more than 10-20% of the working week.
Ultimately we need a person that:
Can technically lead the team (from a content point of view);Support with the Business Development and Sales; andManage the team – resource management, performance and development.Account Management Participate in the development of the client base throughout Australia through the interaction with clients including strong face-to-face engagement.To manage and run a number of high-profile client accounts in our key sectors.
You will be expected to maximize the market value from these clients through constant account management techniques.Training and Knowledge Transfer To provide encouragement and learning opportunities for staff to support ongoing and future business and to further career development.Consult and liaise with colleagues to share information, lessons learnt, innovative approaches to problem solving, and the like.Identify issues/problems and develop appropriate and innovative solutions, involving other staff inputs as needed.Keep up-to-date with the latest developments and technical innovations in the discipline and guide the dissemination of this information throughout the AG.What you bring You will have broad technical and practical experience in the assessment and understanding of environmental systems, including (for example) waves, hydrodynamics, sediment transport, advection/dispersion (particularly related to plume dispersion) and water quality.
Specifically you will have:
Practical experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative and tailored solutions.Strong client liaison, management and relationship development skills.The ability to direct and advise on technical matters, mentor and manage project teams.Ability to contribute to the growth of the business by identifying, tracking and executing opportunities.Ability to manage interfaces with design teams (both internal and external).Knowledge of the coastal and catchment environments and the legislation surrounding its conservation and management within Australia.Desirable: Have practical exposure in modelling with modelling packages, such as MIKE, Delft3D, SWAN, XBeach and other relevant modelling packages.Where you will work This role can be based from our Sydney, Newcastle or Brisbane offices.
We offer a hybrid working arrangement with an expectation of 60% office work.
There may be a requirement to travel and work remotely domestically or internationally to fulfill work commitments.
Our Purpose: Enhancing Society Together We care deeply about our people, our clients, and society at large.
We take responsibility for having a positive impact on the world and we constantly challenge ourselves and others to develop sustainable solutions to local and global issues.
We feel the urgency and are committed to accelerating the measurable benefits we deliver.
We act with integrity and transparency and hold ourselves to the highest standards of environmental and social governance.
We are diverse and inclusive.
We will not compromise the safety or well-being of our team or communities – no matter the circumstances.
We actively collaborate with clients, partners and stakeholders in projects and initiatives.
Our actions, big and small, will drive the positive change the world needs, and will enhance society now and for the future.
Royal HaskoningDHV Australia is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
We have a clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions.
Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.
We recognize that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration.
We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve.
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?How many years' experience do you have as an Environment Lead?How many years of project management experience do you have?What's your expected annual base salary?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent/misleading/discriminatory.
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