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Senior Environmental Planner


Company : Arup


Location : Adelaide, South Australia


Created : 2026-02-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Arup''s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.As part of Arup''s Energy, Water and Environment (EWE) team, you will lead the growth and delivery of our environmental services in South Australia, driving innovation and excellence across a diverse project portfolio. You''ll play a key role in shaping Arup''s strategic direction, supporting the development of our environmental business, and differentiating our service offering in the marketplace. This position offers the opportunity to lead impactful projects locally and across the Asia Pacific region in sectors including transport, cities, resources, defence, buildings, and energy.The OpportunityLead the business development and delivery of Arup''s SA environmental services, driving strategic growth and client engagement.Manage the successful delivery of complex environmental assessments and approvals for major infrastructure projects.Support the expansion of Arup''s sustainability and climate resilience offerings across multidisciplinary teams.Collaborate with business leaders to secure new opportunities, shape proposals, and build longterm client relationships.Foster team growth by mentoring staff, supporting recruitment, and promoting a strong, inclusive and innovative team culture.At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.Is this role right for you?A relevant tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or a related discipline, with substantial consulting or government experience.Proven expertise in environmental assessments, approvals, and project management for major infrastructure projects.Strong understanding of environmental legislation, sustainability principles, and WHS requirements.Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence clients and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.A proactive, strategic mindset with commercial acumen, client focus, and a passion for growing environmental capability in South Australia.What we offer youAt Arup, we care about each member''s success, so we can grow together.Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup''s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.Explore the perks of a career with Arup Australia :Hybrid working policy and flexible working hours.Paid parental leave for the primary carer of 16 weeks or 32 weeks at half pay and as well as generous unpaid leave benefits.Paid parental leave for the nonprimary carer of 4 weeks plus the opportunity to access extra paid and unpaid leave of up to 16 weeks if you later become the primary carer (any leave taken at the time will be deducted from the total 16week parental leave benefit).Birthday leaveAnnual leave loadingAbility to purchase additional leave of up to 20 days for permanent employees.International mobility opportunitiesInsurances (life & income protection)Interest free solar energy and bicycle loansNovated car leaseOvasaver including discounts, vouchers, cashback, and exclusive offers on more than 300 retailers. #J-18808-Ljbffr