Technical Director - Marine Approvals & Studies

GHD

  • Perth, WA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 27 days ago
Job Category: ScienceJob Description:There's no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we're committed to helping you do exactly that.Who are we looking for?We're looking for a Technical Director - Marine Approvals & Studies to join our Environment team.Our Environment business has maintained strong growth in recent years and is currently one of the largest groups in WA, being a leader in impact assessment and approvals, terrestrial ecology, marine, air and noise assessments services. Our diverse team contributes to a wide variety of projects, with a strategic focus on renewable energy, critical minerals and Defence at a regional, national and global scale.Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:
  • Delivers Marine Environmental Assessment and Approvals projects across sectors (offshore gas, renewables, ports, Defence), ensuring compliance with regulations and industry standards.
  • Leads and contributes to proposals, scoping briefs, technical reports, and bids, providing technical leadership and innovation.
  • Builds and maintains strong client relationships, supporting business development, repeat work, and revenue growth.
  • Collaborates across disciplines and Service Lines to secure projects, maintain team utilisation, and support business planning.
  • Represents GHD externally to promote capabilities and grow the client base.
  • Manages and leads project teams, delegating tasks, tracking progress, and providing feedback on performance.
What you will bring to the team:
  • Bachelor of Marine Science (Environmental) degree or related field.
  • 15+ years relevant experience (consulting environment preferred)
  • Draws on professional knowledge and best practice to define or diagnose issues or obstacles and define the most effective and efficient solution for moderately complex problems.
  • Client-centric with a passion for engaging with key clients.
  • Well-developed communication skills to facilitate client engagement.
  • Ability to influence with or without formal authority.
  • Ability to obtain baseline Defence clearance or higher
Interested? Apply now.Contact Antonia TomassonePh +61 8 6222 8631GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.#LI-AT1About Us: Come together and make a meaningful impact.We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.Let's drive real change.Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitmentWho we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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