Senior Marine Consultant (Environmental Approvals) – Perth
Job Description
Are you an experienced marine environmental approvals specialist looking for a role where your expertise drives impactful, sustainable outcomes? ERM, the world’s largest sustainability advisory firm, is looking for a Senior Marine Consultant with 10+ years of experience to lead environmental approvals for major offshore projects including oil and gas, renewables and carbon capture and storage.
In this role, you will collaborate with industry leaders, manage complex approvals, and guide clients through high-profile projects that shape the future of offshore energy and sustainability. You will provide strategic technical advice and support clients from early planning through to approval, ensuring compliant, efficient and defensible outcomes in a dynamic regulatory environment. With access to ERM’s global Impact Assessment Technical Community, you’ll work on both local and international projects that make a difference.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Lead environmental impact assessments and complex approvals processes.
Provide a high standard of technical writing and synthesise technical data to develop robust approvals documents.
Manage projects within scope, budget, and quality standards.
Develop technical proposals and strengthen client relationships through business development.
Mentor junior and mid-level consultants to build their expertise in environmental approvals and provide technical review and feedback.
Foster collaboration within ERM’s multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional results.
What We’re Looking For:
A degree in Marine Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or similar.
10+ years of experience in environmental approvals for offshore projects.
Experience in decommissioning of oil and gas or other marine infrastructure is advantageous.
Strong understanding of Commonwealth and State environmental regulatory frameworks.
Proven ability to build and sustain client relationships.
Strong written, verbal, and strategic thinking skills.
Authorisation to work in Australia.
Why Choose ERM?
We understand the value of top talent, and we’re committed to providing the resources and support you need to excel:
Structured career development with access to mentoring and global technical experts.
Discretionary performance bonuses and incentives.
Paid memberships to professional organisations.
Flexible work arrangements and quarterly wellness days.
Continuous learning opportunities and external training support.
Exposure to diverse local, interstate, and international projects.
Mental and physical wellness programs, including confidential coaching and retail discounts.
Opportunities to give back through the ERM Foundation’s community initiatives.
Who We Are:
As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM beliefs that include Together we Challenge, Expertise is our Superpower, and Impact Ignites us.
Take the Next Step in Your Career and Apply Now
If you’re ready to lead major projects and make a tangible difference in sustainability, we’d love to hear from you.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!