Lead or Principal Consultant - Sustainability

Lead meaningful sustainability work across precincts, infrastructure and land development.

My client is an employee-owned consultancy with a strong WA presence and a growing national footprint. It is a friendly, values-led team that works at the intersection of climate change, land use and precinct planning. You will help grow a small sustainability practice alongside the team lead, with the backing of a respected multidisciplinary business.

About the Role

This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role that combines delivery, client engagement and team development. You will lead sustainability strategies and assessments across land development, urban planning, infrastructure and renewables. You will contribute to work in climate risk and adaptation, carbon reduction strategies, lifecycle assessment, carbon accounting and Green Star. You will own key client relationships, shape internal systems, templates and procedures as the team scales, and play an active role in business development and external networking.

About You
 

• Experience delivering strategic sustainability outcomes in urban development or infrastructure
• Skills in one or more of: Green Star, lifecycle assessment, carbon accounting, climate change risk and adaptation
• Consulting background with the ability to lead projects and mentor others
• Comfortable engaging with developers, government and infrastructure clients
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and report writing
• Relevant degree in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, planning or design
• Professional accreditations valued (eg Green Star, ISCA, Climate Active), or willingness to obtain

What’s in it for You?
 

• Leadership role with real impact and ownership
• Diverse, meaningful projects across precincts, infrastructure and renewables
• Low red tape, high trust culture with direct access to decision makers
• WA based with flexible, hybrid working
• Career growth as the team scales, plus mentoring and development
• Competitive salary package

How to Apply

To express your interest and be considered, please click on the 'Apply' button or forward your resume to careers@gatherrecruitment.com.au or call (08) 9288 1707 and we will be happy to help.

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